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Sensley Family History

Sensley 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: Hensley, Densley, Bensley, Spensley, Ensley, Wensley, Henley, Seeley

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Where is the Sensley family from?

You can see how Sensley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sensley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sensley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sensley families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Sensley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sensley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sensley 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 Sensley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer Below Ground and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sensley. 100% of Sensley men worked as a Coal Hewer Below Ground and 100% of Sensley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Hewer Below Ground
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sensley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sensley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sensley 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sensley. 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 59 military records available for the last name Sensley. For the veterans among your Sensley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sensley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sensley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sensley in 1966 was 64, and 18 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sensley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sensley 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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