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Semaka Family History

Semaka 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: Straka, Selak, Sedmak, Semar, Seman, Semans, Maka, Demara, Samara

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Where is the Semaka family from?

You can see how Semaka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semaka family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Semaka families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Semaka's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Semaka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semaka 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 Semaka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Semaka. 100% of Semaka 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 Semaka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 171 census records available for the last name Semaka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semaka 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Semaka. 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 17 military records available for the last name Semaka. For the veterans among your Semaka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semaka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1982, in the United States, Semaka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Semaka in 1967 was 76, and 83 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semaka 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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