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Semaniak Family History

Semaniak 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: Stepaniak, Semancik, Stefaniak, Senick, Lesniak, Manak, Stanick

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Where is the Semaniak family from?

You can see how Semaniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semaniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Semaniak family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Semaniak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Semaniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semaniak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Semaniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Semaniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semaniak 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 Semaniak. 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 3 military records available for the last name Semaniak. For the veterans among your Semaniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semaniak lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1974, in the United States, Semaniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Semaniak in 1971 was 76, and 89 in 1974.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semaniak 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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