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Semate Family History

Semate 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: Mate, Shumate, Segale, Demato, Legate, Strate, Semar, Semple, Seman

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Where is the Semate family from?

You can see how Semate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semate family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Semate family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Semate's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Semate families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semate 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 29 census records available for the last name Semate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semate 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Semate. 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 1 military records available for the last name Semate. For the veterans among your Semate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semate lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Semate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Semate in 1967 was 63, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semate 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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