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Semkin Family History

Semkin Surname Meaning

see Simpkin.

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


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Where is the Semkin family from?

You can see how Semkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semkin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Semkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Semkin families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Semkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Semkin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Semkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semkin 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Semkin. 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 24 military records available for the last name Semkin. For the veterans among your Semkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semkin lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Semkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Semkin in 1978 was 84, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semkin 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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