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Sensky Family History

Sensky 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: Senske, Sens, Lansky, Lesky, Sensel, Senk, Minsky, Linsky, Fenske

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Where is the Sensky family from?

You can see how Sensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sensky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sensky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sensky families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sensky's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sensky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sensky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sensky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sensky. 100% of Sensky men worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Operator
    100%

What Sensky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 206 census records available for the last name Sensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sensky 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sensky. 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 58 military records available for the last name Sensky. For the veterans among your Sensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sensky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sensky in 1963 was 76, and 24 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sensky 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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