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Semenuk Family History

Semenuk 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: Semenza, Schenk, Zelenak, Senk, Serene, Smink, Menk, Seek, Dement

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Where is the Semenuk family from?

You can see how Semenuk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semenuk family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Semenuk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 4 Semenuk families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Semenuk's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Semenuk families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semenuk 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 Semenuk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Semenuk. 43% of Semenuk men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Semenuk women worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Labourer
    22%
  • Farmers Son
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Semenuk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 806 census records available for the last name Semenuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semenuk 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Semenuk. 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 183 military records available for the last name Semenuk. For the veterans among your Semenuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semenuk lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Semenuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Semenuk in 1963 was 74, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Semenuk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semenuk 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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