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Semos Family History

Semos 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: Simos, Lemos, Demos, Semo, Semon, Simon, Amos, Sens, Lemon, Delos

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Where is the Semos family from?

You can see how Semos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Semos families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Semos families living in Yorkshire. This was about 70% of all the recorded Semos's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Semos families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semos 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 Semos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semos. 40% of Semos men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Semos women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    40%
  • Waiter
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Ownermanager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Semos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 896 census records available for the last name Semos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semos 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Semos. 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 125 military records available for the last name Semos. For the veterans among your Semos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Semos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Semos in 1963 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semos 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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