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Sentz Family History

Sentz Surname Meaning

German: variant of Sens.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sentz family from?

You can see how Sentz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sentz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sentz families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Sentz families living in Maryland. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sentz's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Sentz families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sentz 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 Sentz ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sentz. 100% of Sentz women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sentz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sentz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sentz 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Sentz. 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 660 military records available for the last name Sentz. For the veterans among your Sentz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sentz lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sentz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Sentz in 1952 was 53, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sentz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sentz 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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