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Sentenn Family History

Sentenn 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: Centeno, Senter, Senters, Sentell, Sentman, Stein, Seaton, Fenton

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Where is the Sentenn family from?

You can see how Sentenn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sentenn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sentenn families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sentenn families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sentenn's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sentenn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sentenn 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 82 census records available for the last name Sentenn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sentenn 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 Sentenn. 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 107 military records available for the last name Sentenn. For the veterans among your Sentenn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sentenn lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Sentenn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sentenn in 1972 was 64, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sentenn 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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