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The distinguished surname Sens is an occupational name. It is derived from the Middle High German word "Sens," meaning "farmhand" or "milker of cows." The name was likely first borne by a farmhand, then passed down to his descendants as a surname.
The surname Sens was first found in Northern Switzerland, where the name Senn emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the canto of Aargau. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sens research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1790, 1799, 1873 and 1881 are included under the topic Early Sens History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Sen, Senn and others.
More information is included under the topic Early Sens Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Jacob Senn, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1736; Jacob Senn, who immigrated to Pennsylvania in 1788 with his wife Elizabeth and their children Ann Jacob and Jean, John Senn, who came to St.Clair County, Ill. in 1859.