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Senkpiel Family History

Senkpiel 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: Kenkel, Seckel, Sensel, Senkbeil, Sekel, Sunkel, Benefiel, Sinkfield

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Where is the Senkpiel family from?

You can see how Senkpiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senkpiel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Senkpiel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Senkpiel families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Senkpiel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Senkpiel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Senkpiel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Senkpiel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Senkpiel. 100% of Senkpiel women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Senkpiel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 526 census records available for the last name Senkpiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senkpiel 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Senkpiel. 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 136 military records available for the last name Senkpiel. For the veterans among your Senkpiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senkpiel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Senkpiel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Senkpiel in 1965 was 73, and 94 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senkpiel 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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