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Senchur Family History

Senchur 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: Schur, Mencher, Rencher, Becher, Letcher, Fancher, Bench, Belcher

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Where is the Senchur family from?

You can see how Senchur families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senchur family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Senchur families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Senchur families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Senchur's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Senchur families in 1851.
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What did your Senchur ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Senchur. 100% of Senchur 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 Senchur family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Senchur. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senchur 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Senchur. 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 14 military records available for the last name Senchur. For the veterans among your Senchur ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senchur lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Senchur life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Senchur in 1965 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Senchur

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senchur 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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