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Sency Family History

Sency 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: Senay, Hency, Seney, Henry, Bence, Penny, Senne, Percy, Bench, Senna

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Where is the Sency family from?

You can see how Sency families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sency family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sency families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sency families living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Sency's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Sency families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sency 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 Sency ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Sency. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sency 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sency. 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 48 military records available for the last name Sency. For the veterans among your Sency ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sency lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Sency life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sency in 1972 was 63, and 103 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sency 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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