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Senghton Family History

Senghton 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: Heighton, Leighton, Deighton, Bengston, Houghton, Creighton, Haughton

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Where is the Senghton family from?

You can see how Senghton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senghton family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Senghton families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Senghton's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Senghton families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Senghton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senghton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Senghton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Senghton. For the veterans among your Senghton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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