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Sehner Family History

Sehner 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: Zehner, Seher, Seiner, Lehner, Dehner, Segner, Soehner, Senner

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Where is the Sehner family from?

You can see how Sehner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sehner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sehner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 18 Sehner families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sehner's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sehner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sehner 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 Sehner ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sehner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Sehner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sehner 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Sehner. 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 113 military records available for the last name Sehner. For the veterans among your Sehner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sehner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Sehner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sehner in 1964 was 67, and 98 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sehner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sehner 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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