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Seney Family History

Seney Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Senet: from a pet form of the personal name of ancient Germanic origin Senard which is a variant of Sinard.

Variant of Sené ‘wise sensible’ (see Sene). The surname Seney probably of the same origin is also found in France (mainly Seine-Maritime).

Compare Senay Senna 4 and Snay.

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


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Where is the Seney family from?

You can see how Seney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 27 Seney families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Seney's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Seney families in 1891.
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What did your Seney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Seney. 100% of Seney 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Seney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seney 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 631 immigration records available for the last name Seney. 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 974 military records available for the last name Seney. For the veterans among your Seney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seney lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Seney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Seney in 1947 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seney 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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