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Semelka Family History

Semelka 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: Veselka, Melka, Smolka, Semenza, Semel, Smelko, Stella, Seeley, Melia

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Where is the Semelka family from?

You can see how Semelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semelka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Semelka families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Semelka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Semelka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semelka 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 Semelka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Semelka. 60% of Semelka men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Die Maker
    20%

What Semelka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 284 census records available for the last name Semelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semelka 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Semelka. 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 114 military records available for the last name Semelka. For the veterans among your Semelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semelka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Semelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Semelka in 1962 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Semelka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semelka 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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