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Sennis Family History

Sennis 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: Dennis, Kennis, Tennis, Ennis, Bennis, Hennis, Stennis, Senne, Annis

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Where is the Sennis family from?

You can see how Sennis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sennis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sennis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sennis families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sennis's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sennis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sennis 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 Sennis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sennis. 50% of Sennis men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Plairhand
    50%

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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Sennis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sennis 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 Sennis. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sennis. For the veterans among your Sennis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sennis lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2003, in the United States, Sennis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sennis in 1997 was 88, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sennis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sennis 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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