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Semenik Family History

Semenik 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: Humenik, Semenza, Semancik, Sukenik, Schenk, Severin, Lesnik, Senick

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Where is the Semenik family from?

You can see how Semenik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semenik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Semenik family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Semenik's in USA. New York had the highest population of Semenik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semenik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Semenik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Semenik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semenik 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Semenik. 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 47 military records available for the last name Semenik. For the veterans among your Semenik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semenik lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Semenik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Semenik in 1962 was 71, and 79 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semenik 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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