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Sensenbach Family History

Sensenbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Sinsenbach in Baden-Württemberg. This surname has apparently died out in Germany.

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


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Where is the Sensenbach family from?

You can see how Sensenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sensenbach family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sensenbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sensenbach family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sensenbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sensenbach families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sensenbach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sensenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sensenbach. 50% of Sensenbach men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sensenbach women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Sensenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Sensenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sensenbach 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Sensenbach. 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 137 military records available for the last name Sensenbach. For the veterans among your Sensenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sensenbach lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Sensenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sensenbach in 1957 was 50, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sensenbach ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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