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Semsick Family History

Semsick 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: Senick, Sellick, Remick, Messick, Demick, Mesick, Smick, Remmick

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Where is the Semsick family from?

You can see how Semsick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semsick family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Semsick family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Semsick's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Semsick families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semsick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Semsick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Semsick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semsick 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Semsick. 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 10 military records available for the last name Semsick. For the veterans among your Semsick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semsick lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Semsick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Semsick in 1969 was 75, and 69 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semsick 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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