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Semmen Family History

Semmen 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: Semmel, Lemmen, Semien, Hemmen, Simmen, Semmens, Semmes, Summer

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Where is the Semmen family from?

You can see how Semmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semmen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Semmen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Semmen families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Semmen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Semmen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semmen 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 Semmen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semmen. 78% of Semmen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Semmen women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Semmen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 922 census records available for the last name Semmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semmen 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Semmen. 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 46 military records available for the last name Semmen. For the veterans among your Semmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semmen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Semmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Semmen in 1964 was 76, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Semmen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semmen 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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