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Senka Family History

Senka 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: Senna, Sena, Senk, Senko, Penka, Serra, Wenk, Penna, Senne, Seda

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Where is the Senka family from?

You can see how Senka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Senka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Senka families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Senka's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Senka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senka 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 Senka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Senka. 100% of Senka men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Senka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 305 census records available for the last name Senka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senka 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Senka. 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 68 military records available for the last name Senka. For the veterans among your Senka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Senka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Senka in 1963 was 64, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Senka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senka 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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