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Sentoff Family History

Sentoff 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: Stoff, Lenhoff, Benhoff, Senff, Shroff, Seaton, Fenton, Denton

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Where is the Sentoff family from?

You can see how Sentoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sentoff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sentoff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sentoff families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sentoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sentoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sentoff 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 20 census records available for the last name Sentoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sentoff 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sentoff. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sentoff. For the veterans among your Sentoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sentoff lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Sentoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sentoff in 1980 was 75, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sentoff 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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