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Sennels Family History

Sennels 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: Rennels, Fennell, Senne, Sensel, Tennell, Stennes, Jenness, Runnels

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Where is the Sennels family from?

You can see how Sennels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sennels family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Sennels family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sennels's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Sennels families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Sennels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sennels 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Sennels. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sennels. For the veterans among your Sennels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sennels lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1971, in the United States, Sennels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sennels in 1967 was 64, and 67 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sennels 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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