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Sendlein Family History

Sendlein 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: Sandlin, Stenglein, Sandler, Tendler, Serlin, Schlein, Sanden

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Where is the Sendlein family from?

You can see how Sendlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sendlein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sendlein families living in Illinois. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sendlein's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sendlein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sendlein 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 Sendlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Photographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sendlein. 50% of Sendlein men worked as a Photographer.

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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

  • Photographer
    50%
  • Lab Factory
    50%

What Sendlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 205 census records available for the last name Sendlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sendlein 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sendlein. 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 46 military records available for the last name Sendlein. For the veterans among your Sendlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sendlein lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sendlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sendlein in 1962 was 72, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sendlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sendlein 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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