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Semian Family History

Semian 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: Seman, Semien, Semaan, Demian, Damian, Selman, Neman, Yerian, Timian

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Where is the Semian family from?

You can see how Semian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Semian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Semian families living in Denbighshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Semian's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Semian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semian 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 Semian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semian. 45% of Semian men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Semian women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Contractor
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Miner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Semian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Semian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semian 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Semian. 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 102 military records available for the last name Semian. For the veterans among your Semian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semian lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Semian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Semian in 1963 was 70, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Semian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semian 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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