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Sengstake Family History

Sengstake 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: Sestak, Sengstock, Senske, Eustace, Sangster, Langstaff, Longstaff

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Where is the Sengstake family from?

You can see how Sengstake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sengstake family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sengstake families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sengstake family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sengstake's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sengstake families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sengstake 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 37 census records available for the last name Sengstake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sengstake 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Sengstake. 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 24 military records available for the last name Sengstake. For the veterans among your Sengstake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sengstake lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Sengstake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sengstake in 1969 was 82, and 91 in 2002.

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