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Semenec Family History

Semenec 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: Serene, Semenza, Seeney, Semones, Nemec, Senne, Seeley, Demeter

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Where is the Semenec family from?

You can see how Semenec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semenec family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Semenec families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Semenec families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Semenec's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Semenec families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semenec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semenec ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Semenec. 100% of Semenec women worked as a School Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Semenec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 126 census records available for the last name Semenec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semenec 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Semenec. 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 14 military records available for the last name Semenec. For the veterans among your Semenec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semenec lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Semenec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Semenec in 1971 was 25, and 82 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semenec 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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