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Sehnke Family History

Sehnke 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: Dehnke, Behnke, Senne, Schnee, Denke, Senk, Schnake, Pehlke, Lehrke

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Where is the Sehnke family from?

You can see how Sehnke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sehnke family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sehnke family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sehnke's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sehnke families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Sehnke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sehnke 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sehnke. 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 36 military records available for the last name Sehnke. For the veterans among your Sehnke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sehnke lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Sehnke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sehnke in 1965 was 66, and 80 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sehnke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sehnke 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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