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Semenza Family History

Semenza Surname Meaning

Italian: from semenza ‘seeds’ possibly used for a seed merchant.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Semenza family from?

You can see how Semenza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semenza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Semenza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Semenza families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Semenza's in USA. New York had the highest population of Semenza families in 1880.
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What did your Semenza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semenza. 24% of Semenza men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Semenza women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Semenza were Clerk and Saleswoman.

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Painter
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Saleswoman
    50%

What Semenza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 874 census records available for the last name Semenza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semenza 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Semenza. 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 249 military records available for the last name Semenza. For the veterans among your Semenza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semenza lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Semenza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Semenza in 1961 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semenza 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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