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Semark Family History

Semark Surname Meaning

see Seamark.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Semark family from?

You can see how Semark families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semark family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Semark families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Semark families living in London. This was about 14% of all the recorded Semark's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Semark families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semark surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semark ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Semark. 37% of Semark men worked as a Bricklayer and 100% of Semark 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    37%
  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Cement Tester
    19%
  • Incapacitated
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Semark family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Semark. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semark 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 264 immigration records available for the last name Semark. 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 160 military records available for the last name Semark. For the veterans among your Semark ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semark lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1996, in the United States, Semark life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Semark in 1963 was 67, and 101 in 1996.

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