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Sendler Family History

Sendler 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: Sandler, Tendler, Fendler, Wendler, Bendler, Seidler, Gendler

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Where is the Sendler family from?

You can see how Sendler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sendler family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sendler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Sendler families living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Sendler's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Sendler families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sendler 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 Sendler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sendler. 34% of Sendler men worked as a Manager and 50% of Sendler women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sendler were Counter Man and Waitress.

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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

  • Manager
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Driver
    23%
  • Counter Man
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Sendler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 746 census records available for the last name Sendler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sendler 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Sendler. 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 682 military records available for the last name Sendler. For the veterans among your Sendler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sendler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sendler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sendler in 1965 was 64, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sendler 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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