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Semow Family History

Semow 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: Semrow, Semo, Semon, Simon, Simos, Lemon, Seno, Sebo, Seto, Snow

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Where is the Semow family from?

You can see how Semow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Semow family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Semow's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Semow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semow 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 33 census records available for the last name Semow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semow 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Semow. 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 12 military records available for the last name Semow. For the veterans among your Semow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Semow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Semow in 1970 was 82, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semow 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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