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Semenek Family History

Semenek 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: Serene, Bembenek, Semenza, Simecek, Simunek, Simanek, Nemecek, Seeney

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Where is the Semenek family from?

You can see how Semenek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semenek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Semenek family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Semenek's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Semenek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semenek 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 Semenek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Candy Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Semenek. 100% of Semenek men worked as a Candy Maker.

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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

  • Candy Maker
    100%

What Semenek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Semenek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semenek 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Semenek. 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 10 military records available for the last name Semenek. For the veterans among your Semenek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semenek lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Semenek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Semenek in 1968 was 74, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Semenek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semenek 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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