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Sengstock Family History

Sengstock Surname Meaning

German: metonymic occupational name for a stoker or blacksmith from Middle High German sengen ‘to singe or burn’ + stock ‘rod bar’.

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


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Where is the Sengstock family from?

You can see how Sengstock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sengstock family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sengstock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Sengstock families living in Carmarthenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sengstock's in United Kingdom. Carmarthenshire had the highest population of Sengstock families in 1891.
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What did your Sengstock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sengstock. 27% of Sengstock men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Sengstock women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sengstock were Farming and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    31%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Milliner
    16%
  • Maid
    16%

What Sengstock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sengstock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sengstock 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Sengstock. 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 269 military records available for the last name Sengstock. For the veterans among your Sengstock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sengstock lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sengstock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sengstock in 1957 was 49, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sengstock 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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