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Scensny Family History

Scensny 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: Stensby, Scenna, Mcenany, Penny, Senne, Senna, Sens, Denny, Kenny

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Where is the Scensny family from?

You can see how Scensny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scensny family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Scensny families living in Michigan. This was about 57% of all the recorded Scensny's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Scensny families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scensny 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 Scensny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Scensny. 100% of Scensny men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Scensny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Scensny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scensny 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Scensny. 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 60 military records available for the last name Scensny. For the veterans among your Scensny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scensny lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Scensny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Scensny in 1965 was 41, and 73 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scensny

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scensny 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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