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Semich Family History

Semich 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: Sepich, Simich, Emich, Smith, Senick, Eich, Belich, Reich, Yelich

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Where is the Semich family from?

You can see how Semich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Semich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Semich families living in Glamorgan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Semich's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Semich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semich 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 Semich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Semich. 46% of Semich men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    46%
  • Florist
    19%
  • Inspector
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

What Semich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 521 census records available for the last name Semich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semich 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Semich. 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 110 military records available for the last name Semich. For the veterans among your Semich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Semich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Semich in 1965 was 45, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Semich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semich 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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