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Sencavage Family History

Sencavage 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: Sincavage, Savage, Selvage, Schrage, Sauvage, Salvage, Sensabaugh

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Where is the Sencavage family from?

You can see how Sencavage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sencavage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sencavage families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sencavage's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sencavage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sencavage 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 Sencavage ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Sencavage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Sencavage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sencavage 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sencavage. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sencavage. For the veterans among your Sencavage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sencavage lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Sencavage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sencavage in 1976 was 62, and 75 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sencavage

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sencavage 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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