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Sennar Family History

Sennar 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, Senner, Jenner, Penna, Venner, Senne, Penner, Kenner, Senior

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Where is the Sennar family from?

You can see how Sennar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sennar family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Sennar families living in Durham. This was about 73% of all the recorded Sennar's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sennar families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Sennar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sennar 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sennar. 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 17 military records available for the last name Sennar. For the veterans among your Sennar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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