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Sengelmann Family History

Sengelmann 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: Engelmann, Engelman, Engemann, Wesselmann, Edelmann, Engelsman

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Where is the Sengelmann family from?

You can see how Sengelmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sengelmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sengelmann family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sengelmann's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Sengelmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sengelmann 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 Sengelmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sengelmann. 100% of Sengelmann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sengelmann women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sengelmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 228 census records available for the last name Sengelmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sengelmann 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Sengelmann. 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 54 military records available for the last name Sengelmann. For the veterans among your Sengelmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sengelmann lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Sengelmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sengelmann in 1967 was 93, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sengelmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sengelmann 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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