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Semence Family History

Semence 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: Spence, Serene, Ference, Clemence, Semenza, Silence, Nemec, Bence

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Where is the Semence family from?

You can see how Semence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semence family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Semence families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Semence families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Semence's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Semence families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semence 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 8 census records available for the last name Semence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semence 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 Semence. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Semence. For the veterans among your Semence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semence 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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