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Semse Family History

Semse 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: Seese, Sease, Senne, Reese, Jesse, Meise, Sens, Pease, Semler, Selle

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Where is the Semse family from?

You can see how Semse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Semse family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Semse's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Semse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semse 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 14 census records available for the last name Semse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semse 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Semse. 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 141 military records available for the last name Semse. For the veterans among your Semse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semse lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1984, in the United States, Semse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Semse in 1973 was 78, and 90 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semse 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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