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Semenoff Family History

Semenoff 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: Nemeroff, Medoff, Federoff, Romanoff, Wemhoff, Sereno, Sarnoff

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Where is the Semenoff family from?

You can see how Semenoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semenoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Semenoff families living in New York. This was about 24% of all the recorded Semenoff's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Semenoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semenoff 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 Semenoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Loader and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semenoff. 42% of Semenoff men worked as a Coal Loader and 100% of Semenoff women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Coal Loader
    42%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Painter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Semenoff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 969 census records available for the last name Semenoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semenoff 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Semenoff. 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 290 military records available for the last name Semenoff. For the veterans among your Semenoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semenoff lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Semenoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Semenoff in 1952 was 73, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semenoff 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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