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Semenyer Family History

Semenyer 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: Rementer, Meyer, Demeter, Neumeyer, Semler, Semper, Permenter, Denyer

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Where is the Semenyer family from?

You can see how Semenyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semenyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Semenyer family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Semenyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Semenyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Semenyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semenyer 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Semenyer. 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 Semenyer. For the veterans among your Semenyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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