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Sensendorf Family History

Sensendorf 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: Tessendorf, Schoendorf, Heckendorf, Langendorf, Bettendorf, Neuendorf

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Where is the Sensendorf family from?

You can see how Sensendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sensendorf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sensendorf family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sensendorf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sensendorf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sensendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Sensendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sensendorf 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sensendorf. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sensendorf. For the veterans among your Sensendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sensendorf lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Sensendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sensendorf in 1974 was 86, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sensendorf 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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