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Semi Family History

Semi 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: Seki, Sami, Sem, Simi, Semo, Shi, Wei, Saeki, Kemp, Mei

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Where is the Semi family from?

You can see how Semi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semi family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Semi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there were 2 Semi families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Semi's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Semi families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semi ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Semi. 100% of Semi women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Semi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 381 census records available for the last name Semi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semi 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Semi. 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 117 military records available for the last name Semi. For the veterans among your Semi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Semi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Semi in 1966 was 78, and 77 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semi 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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