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Semerano Family History

Semerano 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: Semeraro, Serrano, Semerad, Severino, Sambrano, Severin, Zambrano

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Where is the Semerano family from?

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

What did your Semerano ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Semerano. 100% of Semerano men worked as a Cutter.

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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

  • Cutter
    100%

What Semerano family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Semerano. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semerano 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Semerano. 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 5 military records available for the last name Semerano. For the veterans among your Semerano ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semerano lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Semerano life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Semerano in 1968 was 73, and 85 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semerano 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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