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Senchar Family History

Senchar 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: Schar, Mencher, Rencher, Sachar, Senechal, Sinchak, Yencha, Becher

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Where is the Senchar family from?

You can see how Senchar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senchar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Senchar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Senchar families living in Fife. This was about 70% of all the recorded Senchar's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Senchar families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senchar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Senchar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senchar 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Senchar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Senchar. For the veterans among your Senchar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senchar lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senchar 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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