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Sentmyer Family History

Sentmyer 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: Santmyer, Senter, Sentner, Setter, Semler, Semper, Denyer, Setzer

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Where is the Sentmyer family from?

You can see how Sentmyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sentmyer family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Sentmyer family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Sentmyer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sentmyer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sentmyer 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 11 census records available for the last name Sentmyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sentmyer 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 Sentmyer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sentmyer. For the veterans among your Sentmyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sentmyer

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