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Semena Family History

Semena 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: Serena, Semenza, Senna, Melena, Sena, Saxena, Serene, Dement, Sereno

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Where is the Semena family from?

You can see how Semena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semena family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Semena families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there was 1 Semena family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Semena's in USA. California had the highest population of Semena families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Semena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semena 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Semena. 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 Semena. For the veterans among your Semena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semena lifespan?

Average Semena life expectancy in 1998 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semena 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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