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Semak Family History

Semak 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: Selak, Sedmak, Semar, Seman, Simak, Mak, Sama, Seda, Deak, Peak

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Where is the Semak family from?

You can see how Semak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Semak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Semak families living in Kent. This was about 47% of all the recorded Semak's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Semak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semak 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 Semak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semak. 48% of Semak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Semak women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Assembler
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Baker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Semak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Semak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semak 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Semak. 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 130 military records available for the last name Semak. For the veterans among your Semak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semak lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Semak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Semak in 1960 was 71, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semak 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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