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Sennson Family History

Sennson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Benson, Stenson, Lennon, Steenson, Denison, Bernson, Henson, Swenson

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Where is the Sennson family from?

You can see how Sennson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sennson family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Sennson family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sennson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Sennson families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Sennson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sennson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Sennson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Sennson. For the veterans among your Sennson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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