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Semerau Family History

Semerau 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: Semerad, Semrau, Semeraro, Sekerak, Somera, Severa, Semrad, Semer

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Where is the Semerau family from?

You can see how Semerau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semerau family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Semerau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Semerau families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Semerau's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Semerau families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semerau 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 Semerau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semerau. 50% of Semerau men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Semerau women worked as a Finisher.

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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
    50%
  • General Cleaner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%

What Semerau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Semerau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semerau 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Semerau. 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 153 military records available for the last name Semerau. For the veterans among your Semerau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semerau lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Semerau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Semerau in 1967 was 62, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Semerau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semerau 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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