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Semeck Family History

Semeck 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: Nemec, Senick, Reeck, Lembeck, Speck, Scheck, Smock, Lebeck, Remick

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Where is the Semeck family from?

You can see how Semeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semeck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Semeck family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Semeck's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Semeck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semeck 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 46 census records available for the last name Semeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semeck 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Semeck. 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 3 military records available for the last name Semeck. For the veterans among your Semeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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