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Senseman Family History

Senseman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified German surname.

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


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Where is the Senseman family from?

You can see how Senseman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Senseman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Senseman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Senseman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Senseman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Senseman families in 1840.
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What did your Senseman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Senseman. 27% of Senseman men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Senseman women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Senseman were Printer and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Printer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    27%
  • Secretary
    20%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Senseman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Senseman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Senseman 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Senseman. 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 358 military records available for the last name Senseman. For the veterans among your Senseman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Senseman lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Senseman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Senseman in 1950 was 55, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Senseman 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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