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Seniff Family History

Seniff 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: Sniff, Senff, Reiff, Senick, Senior, Stiff, Seif, Schiff, Mcniff

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Where is the Seniff family from?

You can see how Seniff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seniff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Seniff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Seniff families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Seniff's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Seniff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seniff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Seniff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seniff. 43% of Seniff men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Seniff women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Seniff were Farm Operator and Nurse.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Operator
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    50%
  • Nurse
    50%

What Seniff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 828 census records available for the last name Seniff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seniff 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Seniff. 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 84 military records available for the last name Seniff. For the veterans among your Seniff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seniff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Seniff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Seniff in 1963 was 69, and 59 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seniff 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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