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Sensabaugh Family History

Sensabaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Sensenbach.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sensabaugh family from?

You can see how Sensabaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sensabaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sensabaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 29 Sensabaugh families living in Ontario. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sensabaugh's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sensabaugh families in 1911.
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What did your Sensabaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sensabaugh. 32% of Sensabaugh men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sensabaugh women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sensabaugh were Farming and Bookkeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sensabaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sensabaugh 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Sensabaugh. 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 837 military records available for the last name Sensabaugh. For the veterans among your Sensabaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sensabaugh lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sensabaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sensabaugh in 1945 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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