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Semeister Family History

Semeister 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: Meister, Neumeister, Hameister, Lesmeister, Dempster, Speiser

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semeister 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 Semeister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Semeister. 100% of Semeister men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Semeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semeister 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Semeister. 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 2 military records available for the last name Semeister. For the veterans among your Semeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semeister lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Semeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Semeister in 1968 was 67, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semeister 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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