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Semenick Family History

Semenick 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: Senick, Domenick, Emerick, Dominick, Shinnick, Bernick, Sedgwick

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Where is the Semenick family from?

You can see how Semenick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semenick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Semenick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Semenick families living in Dorset. This was 100% of all the recorded Semenick's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Semenick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semenick 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 Semenick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semenick. 38% of Semenick men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Semenick women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Semenick were Longshoreman and Secretary.

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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
    38%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Tailor
    13%
  • Longshoreman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Secretary
    50%

What Semenick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 699 census records available for the last name Semenick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semenick 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Semenick. 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 80 military records available for the last name Semenick. For the veterans among your Semenick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semenick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Semenick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Semenick in 1963 was 79, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semenick 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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