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Senger Family History

Senger Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Sänger (see Sanger) and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

The surname Senger is also found in Poland and Belgium (mainly Wallonia).

German: habitational name for someone from Seng in Bavaria.

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


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Where is the Senger family from?

You can see how Senger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senger family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Senger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Senger families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Senger's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Senger families in 1891.
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What did your Senger ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Senger. 100% of Senger 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%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Senger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senger 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Senger. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Senger. For the veterans among your Senger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Senger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Senger in 1953 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senger 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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