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Senesac Family History

Senesac Surname Meaning

Altered form (Sénésac) of French Sénéchal a status name for a seneschal (see Senechal and Senecal).

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


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Where is the Senesac family from?

You can see how Senesac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senesac family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Senesac families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Senesac families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Senesac's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Senesac families in 1891.
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What did your Senesac ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Senesac. 42% of Senesac men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Senesac women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Senesac were Attendant 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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Attendant
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    37%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Senesac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senesac 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Senesac. 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 260 military records available for the last name Senesac. For the veterans among your Senesac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senesac lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Senesac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Senesac in 1959 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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