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Sensworth Family History

Sensworth 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: Wentworth, Unsworth, Bedsworth, Ainsworth, Hemsworth, Dunsworth

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Where is the Sensworth family from?

You can see how Sensworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sensworth family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Sensworth families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sensworth's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sensworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sensworth 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 22 census records available for the last name Sensworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sensworth 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sensworth. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sensworth. For the veterans among your Sensworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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