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Semour Family History

Semour 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: Seymour, Semler, Semper, Armour, Segur, Srour, Semar, Secor, Sedor

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Where is the Semour family from?

You can see how Semour families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semour family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Semour families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Semour families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Semour's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Semour families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semour 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 Semour ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Semour. 55% of Semour 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
    55%
  • Farmer
    46%

What Semour family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 843 census records available for the last name Semour. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semour 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Semour. 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 88 military records available for the last name Semour. For the veterans among your Semour ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semour lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1981, in the United States, Semour life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Semour in 1970 was 86, and 65 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Semour

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semour 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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