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Sentivany Family History

Sentivany 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: Sentman, Santiago, Scrivani, Sevigny, Sullivan, Snively, Bethany

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Where is the Sentivany family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sentivany 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 Sentivany ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Window Trimmer
    100%

What Sentivany family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Sentivany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sentivany 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sentivany. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sentivany. For the veterans among your Sentivany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sentivany lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Sentivany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sentivany in 1966 was 86, and 77 in 1994.

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