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Semus Family History

Semus 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: Remus, Demus, Lemus, Bemus, Sens, Simos, Reus, Jesus, Remis, Sears

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Where is the Semus family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semus 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 Semus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Semus. 100% of Semus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Semus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semus 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Semus. 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 22 military records available for the last name Semus. For the veterans among your Semus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Semus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Semus in 1964 was 78, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semus 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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