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Semia Family History

Semia 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: Femia, Serra, Sama, Melia, Seda, Senna, Sera, Seif, Sella, Remis

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Where is the Semia family from?

You can see how Semia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Semia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Semia families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Semia's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Semia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Semia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semia 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Semia. 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 Semia. For the veterans among your Semia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semia lifespan?

Average Semia life expectancy in 1991 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semia 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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