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Senelan Family History

Senelan 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: Senecal, Selan, Keelan, Seelen, Renehan, Geelan, Heelan, Fenelon

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Where is the Senelan family from?

You can see how Senelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senelan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Senelan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Senelan family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Senelan's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Senelan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Senelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senelan 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Senelan. 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 Senelan. For the veterans among your Senelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senelan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senelan 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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