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Semiens Family History

Semiens 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: Semien, Semmens, Sebens, Semans, Siemens, Emens, Simien, Stiens

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Where is the Semiens family from?

You can see how Semiens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semiens family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Semiens family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Semiens's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Semiens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semiens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Semiens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semiens 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 Semiens. 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 2 military records available for the last name Semiens. For the veterans among your Semiens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semiens lifespan?

Average Semiens life expectancy in 2002 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semiens 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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