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Sennet Family History

Sennet 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: Senne, Senner, Sennett, Bennet, Jenner, Venner, Penner, Bonnet

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Where is the Sennet family from?

You can see how Sennet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sennet family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sennet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 35 Sennet families living in Durham. This was about 42% of all the recorded Sennet's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Sennet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sennet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sennet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Filler Below Heavy and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sennet. 100% of Sennet men worked as a Coal Filler Below Heavy and 100% of Sennet 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Filler Below Heavy
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sennet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sennet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sennet 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 195 immigration records available for the last name Sennet. 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 281 military records available for the last name Sennet. For the veterans among your Sennet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sennet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Sennet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sennet in 1966 was 70, and 42 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sennet 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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