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Sensenig Family History

Sensenig Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Sinzenich: habitational name from a place so named near Cologne. Compare Senseney and Sensenich.

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


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Where is the Sensenig family from?

You can see how Sensenig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sensenig family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sensenig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Sensenig families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sensenig's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sensenig families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sensenig 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 Sensenig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sensenig. 32% of Sensenig men worked as a Farmer and 53% of Sensenig women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sensenig were Painter and Housewife.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Painter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    53%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Knitter
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%

What Sensenig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sensenig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sensenig 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Sensenig. 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 453 military records available for the last name Sensenig. For the veterans among your Sensenig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sensenig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sensenig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sensenig in 1963 was 72, and 72 in 2004.

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