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Senner Family History

Senner Surname Meaning

South German: occupational name from Middle High German sennære ‘alpine herdsman milker cheesemaker’.

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


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Where is the Senner family from?

You can see how Senner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Senner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 24 Senner families living in Lancashire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Senner's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Senner families in 1891.
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What did your Senner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Senner. 70% of Senner 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
    70%
  • Domestic Servant
    30%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Senner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senner 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 677 immigration records available for the last name Senner. 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 980 military records available for the last name Senner. For the veterans among your Senner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senner lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Senner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Senner in 1962 was 87, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senner 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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