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Senkle Family History

Senkle 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: Henkle, Senne, Selle, Finkle, Seckler, Denke, Heckle, Segale, Kendle

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Where is the Senkle family from?

You can see how Senkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senkle family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Senkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Senkle families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Senkle's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Senkle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senkle 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 Senkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Senkle. 100% of Senkle 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 Senkle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Senkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senkle 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Senkle. 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 11 military records available for the last name Senkle. For the veterans among your Senkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senkle lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Senkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Senkle in 1983 was 74, and 63 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Senkle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senkle 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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