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Sentlinger Family History

Sentlinger 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: Selinger, Reutlinger, Denlinger, Sellinger, Dentinger, Seelinger

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Where is the Sentlinger family from?

You can see how Sentlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sentlinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sentlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sentlinger family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sentlinger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sentlinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sentlinger 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 113 census records available for the last name Sentlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sentlinger 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 Sentlinger. 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 24 military records available for the last name Sentlinger. For the veterans among your Sentlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sentlinger lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1984, in the United States, Sentlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sentlinger in 1975 was 43, and 63 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sentlinger 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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