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Sensinger Family History

Sensinger 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: Pensinger, Mensinger, Kensinger, Ensinger, Bensinger, Messinger

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Where is the Sensinger family from?

You can see how Sensinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sensinger family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sensinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Sensinger family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Sensinger's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Sensinger families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sensinger 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 Sensinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sensinger. 40% of Sensinger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sensinger women worked as a Laundress.

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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
    40%
  • Weaver
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Sensinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 903 census records available for the last name Sensinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sensinger 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sensinger. 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 182 military records available for the last name Sensinger. For the veterans among your Sensinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sensinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sensinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sensinger in 1964 was 71, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sensinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sensinger 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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