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Semers Family History

Semers 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: Demers, Somers, Severs, Segers, Siemers, Semer, Severo, Severn

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Where is the Semers family from?

You can see how Semers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Semers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Semers families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Semers's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Semers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semers 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 Semers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Semers. 100% of Semers men 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Semers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semers 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Semers. 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 12 military records available for the last name Semers. For the veterans among your Semers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semers lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semers 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Semers

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