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Semsker Family History

Semsker 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: Semler, Semper, Secker, Demske, Sester, Smoker, Sessler, Kempker

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Where is the Semsker family from?

You can see how Semsker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semsker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Semsker family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Semsker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Semsker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semsker 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 Semsker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Semsker. 100% of Semsker men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Semsker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Semsker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semsker 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Semsker. 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 14 military records available for the last name Semsker. For the veterans among your Semsker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semsker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Semsker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Semsker in 1966 was 73, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Semsker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semsker 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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