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Semar Family History

Semar Surname Meaning

Germanized form of French Saint Marc the name of a Huguenot family that migrated to the Palatinate.

English: variant of Seymour.

This surname is very rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Semar family from?

You can see how Semar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Semar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Semar families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Semar's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Semar families in 1891.
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What did your Semar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Semar. 100% of Semar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Semar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semar 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Semar. 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 471 military records available for the last name Semar. For the veterans among your Semar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Semar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Semar in 1963 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semar 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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