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Sendig Family History

Sendig 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: Bendig, Kendig, Selig, Leidig, Selvig, Sandvig, Seng, Reddig, Sondag

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Where is the Sendig family from?

You can see how Sendig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sendig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sendig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sendig family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sendig's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sendig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sendig 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 53 census records available for the last name Sendig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sendig 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sendig. 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 10 military records available for the last name Sendig. For the veterans among your Sendig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sendig lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Sendig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sendig in 1968 was 44, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sendig 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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