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Senechal Family History

Senechal Surname Meaning

French (Sénéchal): variant of Sénécal a status name for a seneschal (see Senecal). Compare Senesac.

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


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Where is the Senechal family from?

You can see how Senechal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senechal family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Senechal families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Senechal families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Senechal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Senechal families in 1891.
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What did your Senechal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Senechal. 100% of Senechal 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%

What Senechal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Senechal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senechal 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 833 immigration records available for the last name Senechal. 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 515 military records available for the last name Senechal. For the veterans among your Senechal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senechal lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Senechal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Senechal in 1954 was 49, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Senechal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senechal 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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