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Sene Family History

Sene Surname Meaning

French (Sené and Séné): nickname from Old French sené ‘wise sensible’. West African (Senegal; Sène): name found among the Serer people of unexplained etymology.

The same name forms part of the name of Roog Seen the supreme deity in the indigenous Serer religion.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sene family from?

You can see how Sene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sene families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Sene families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Sene's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sene families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sene 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 Sene ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sene. 100% of Sene women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sene 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 841 immigration records available for the last name Sene. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sene. For the veterans among your Sene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sene lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sene in 1963 was 76, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sene 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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