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Semerjian Family History

Semerjian 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: Demirjian, Severin, Semerad, Sumerlin, Merlin, Sebastian, Severn

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Where is the Semerjian family from?

You can see how Semerjian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semerjian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Semerjian families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 29% of all the recorded Semerjian's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Semerjian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semerjian 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 Semerjian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semerjian. 60% of Semerjian men worked as a Proprietor and 100% of Semerjian women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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

  • Proprietor
    60%
  • Tailor
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%

What Semerjian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Semerjian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semerjian 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Semerjian. 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 112 military records available for the last name Semerjian. For the veterans among your Semerjian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semerjian lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2003, in the United States, Semerjian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Semerjian in 1951 was 62, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semerjian 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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