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Senden Family History

Senden 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: Sanden, Seiden, Selden, Sender, Menden, Sinden, Sendek, Heiden, Eden

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Where is the Senden family from?

You can see how Senden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senden family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Senden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 5 Senden families living in Perthshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Senden's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Senden families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1871
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What did your Senden ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Senden. 34% of Senden men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Senden women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Senden were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farm Labor
    23%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Senden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Senden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senden 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 739 immigration records available for the last name Senden. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Senden. For the veterans among your Senden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senden lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Senden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Senden in 1963 was 77, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Senden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senden 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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