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Semeran Family History

Semeran 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: Semerad, Severin, Severn, Sheeran, Semeraro, Seman, Seeman, Sekerak

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Where is the Semeran family from?

You can see how Semeran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semeran family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Semeran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Semeran families living in Wisconsin. This was about 64% of all the recorded Semeran's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Semeran families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semeran 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 Semeran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semeran. 43% of Semeran men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Semeran women worked as a House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Carpenter
    29%
  • Shipping Clerk
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Semeran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Semeran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semeran 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Semeran. 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 17 military records available for the last name Semeran. For the veterans among your Semeran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semeran lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Semeran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Semeran in 1968 was 81, and 57 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semeran 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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