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Senecal Family History

Senecal Surname Meaning

French (Sénécal): status name for a seneschal an official in a large household who was responsible for overseeing day-to-day domestic arrangements from Old French seneschal (of ancient Germanic origin composed of the elements sini ‘old’ + scalc ‘servant’).

The seneschal of a royal or ducal household in the Middle Ages was a very powerful man indeed, often having control over the administration of justice among other things.

In some cases, the surname may have originated as a nickname for an officious man.

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


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You can see how Senecal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senecal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Senecal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 10 Senecal families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Senecal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Senecal families in 1891.
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What did your Senecal ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Senecal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senecal 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Senecal. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Senecal. For the veterans among your Senecal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senecal lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Senecal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Senecal in 1951 was 49, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senecal 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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