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Semans Name Meaning

Altered form of English Seamans .

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


Similar surnames: Clemans, Beman, Seman, Bevans, Skeans, Seaman, Kerans, Sens, Iseman

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Where is the Semans family from?

You can see how Semans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semans family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Semans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Semans families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Semans's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Semans families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Semans. 100% of Semans 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%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Semans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semans 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 296 immigration records available for the last name Semans. 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 528 military records available for the last name Semans. For the veterans among your Semans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semans lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Semans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Semans in 1960 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

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