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Sentman Family History

Sentman Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Sentman family from?

You can see how Sentman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sentman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sentman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sentman family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sentman's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Sentman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sentman 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 Sentman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sentman. 100% of Sentman 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sentman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sentman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sentman 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Sentman. 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 565 military records available for the last name Sentman. For the veterans among your Sentman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sentman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sentman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sentman in 1955 was 71, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sentman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sentman 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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