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Semand Family History

Semand 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: Demand, Seman, Semans, Sand, Seward, Selman, Neman, Eland, Strand

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Where is the Semand family from?

You can see how Semand families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semand family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Semand families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Semand family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Semand's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Semand families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semand 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 93 census records available for the last name Semand. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semand 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Semand. 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 17 military records available for the last name Semand. For the veterans among your Semand ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semand lifespan?

Average Semand life expectancy in 2003 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semand 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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