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Seneschal Family History

Seneschal 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: Senechal, Senecal, Henschel, Benesch, Seneca, Senerchia, Senegal

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Where is the Seneschal family from?

You can see how Seneschal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seneschal family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Seneschal families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Seneschal families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Seneschal's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seneschal families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seneschal 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 Seneschal ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seneschal. 100% of Seneschal 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 Seneschal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 233 census records available for the last name Seneschal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seneschal 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Seneschal. 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 38 military records available for the last name Seneschal. For the veterans among your Seneschal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seneschal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Seneschal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Seneschal in 1963 was 63, and 66 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Seneschal

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seneschal 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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