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Senn Family History

Senn Surname Meaning

South German and Swiss German: occupational name for a dairy farmer from Middle High German senne ‘Alpine herdsman cheese maker.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Senn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senn family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Senn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Senn families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Senn's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Senn families in 1891.
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What did your Senn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Senn. 67% of Senn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Private Means
    17%
  • Waitress
    17%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Senn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senn 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Senn. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Senn. For the veterans among your Senn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senn lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Senn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Senn in 1949 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Senn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senn 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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