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Semanski Family History

Semanski 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: Shemanski, Lemanski, Symanski, Sepanski, Sieminski, Romanski

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Where is the Semanski family from?

You can see how Semanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semanski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Semanski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Semanski families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Semanski's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Semanski families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semanski 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 Semanski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Semanski. 53% of Semanski men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    53%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Helper
    12%

What Semanski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 676 census records available for the last name Semanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semanski 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Semanski. 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 238 military records available for the last name Semanski. For the veterans among your Semanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semanski lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Semanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Semanski in 1965 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Semanski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semanski 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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