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Semas Family History

Semas 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: Semar, Seman, Semans, Simas, Demas, Sas, Sama, Seda, Damas, Selman

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Where is the Semas family from?

You can see how Semas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Semas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Semas family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Semas's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Semas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semas 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 Semas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semas. 34% of Semas men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Semas women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Semas were Farm Laborer and Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Cook
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Semas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semas 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Semas. 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 173 military records available for the last name Semas. For the veterans among your Semas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Semas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Semas in 1962 was 66, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semas 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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