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Senftleben Family History

Senftleben 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: Sachtleben, Stufflebean, Gentleman, Hartleben, Erxleben, Stieben

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Where is the Senftleben family from?

You can see how Senftleben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senftleben family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Senftleben families living in Missouri. This was about 29% of all the recorded Senftleben's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Senftleben families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Senftleben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senftleben 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Senftleben. 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 465 military records available for the last name Senftleben. For the veterans among your Senftleben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senftleben lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Senftleben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Senftleben in 1963 was 75, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senftleben 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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