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Semanco Family History

Semanco 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: Manco, Stanco, Seman, Samano, Semans, Semancik, Sedano, Sando, Solano

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Where is the Semanco family from?

You can see how Semanco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semanco family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Semanco families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Semanco family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Semanco's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Semanco families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semanco 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 Semanco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Brakeman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Semanco. 43% of Semanco men worked as a Brakeman.

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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

  • Brakeman
    43%
  • Labor
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Semanco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Semanco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semanco 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Semanco. 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 62 military records available for the last name Semanco. For the veterans among your Semanco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semanco lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Semanco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Semanco in 1962 was 76, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Semanco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semanco 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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