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Semanich Family History

Semanich 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: Stanich, Simonich, Stefanich, Senick, Slavich, Vranich, Savich

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Where is the Semanich family from?

You can see how Semanich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semanich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Semanich family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Semanich's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Semanich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semanich 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 21 census records available for the last name Semanich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semanich 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 Semanich. 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 7 military records available for the last name Semanich. For the veterans among your Semanich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semanich lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1990, in the United States, Semanich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Semanich in 1971 was 77, and 71 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semanich 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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