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Sentis Family History

Sentis 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: Gentis, Dennis, Sens, Santos, Benis, Pettis, Kennis, Tennis, Senter

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Where is the Sentis family from?

You can see how Sentis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sentis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sentis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Sentis family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sentis's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Sentis families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sentis 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 Sentis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sentis. 100% of Sentis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sentis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Sentis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sentis 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Sentis. 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 47 military records available for the last name Sentis. For the veterans among your Sentis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sentis lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1996, in the United States, Sentis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sentis in 1986 was 81, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sentis 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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