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Sentill Family History

Sentill 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: Sentell, Gentile, Still, Antill, Vencill, Estill, Santillo, Santilli

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Where is the Sentill family from?

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

There are 119 census records available for the last name Sentill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sentill 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sentill. 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 22 military records available for the last name Sentill. For the veterans among your Sentill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sentill lifespan?

Average Sentill life expectancy in 1989 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sentill 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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