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Semens Family History

Semens Surname Meaning

see Seamons.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Semens family from?

You can see how Semens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Semens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Semens families living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Semens's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Semens families in 1891.
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What did your Semens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Semens. 100% of Semens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Semens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semens 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Semens. 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 35 military records available for the last name Semens. For the veterans among your Semens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semens lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1998, in the United States, Semens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Semens in 1993 was 46, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semens 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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