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Senkir Family History

Senkir 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: Senior, Seki, Henkin, Senk, Sonkin, Senter, Secker, Shakir, Senger

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Where is the Senkir family from?

You can see how Senkir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senkir family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Senkir families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Senkir family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Senkir's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Senkir families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senkir 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 23 census records available for the last name Senkir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senkir 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Senkir. 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 7 military records available for the last name Senkir. For the veterans among your Senkir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senkir lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Senkir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Senkir in 1968 was 49, and 63 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senkir 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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