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Sengelow Family History

Sengelow 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: Engel, Mengel, Hengel, Singel, Bigelow, Engelson, Sensel, Angeloff

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Where is the Sengelow family from?

You can see how Sengelow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sengelow family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Sengelow families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Sengelow 's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sengelow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sengelow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Sengelow . Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sengelow 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sengelow . 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 20 military records available for the last name Sengelow . For the veterans among your Sengelow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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