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Semien Family History

Semien Surname Meaning

African American: altered form of French Simien. This surname is found mainly in TX and LA.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Semien family from?

You can see how Semien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semien family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Semien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Semien families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Semien's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Semien families in 1891.
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What did your Semien ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Semien. 100% of Semien 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 Semien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 428 census records available for the last name Semien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semien 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 Semien. 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 88 military records available for the last name Semien. For the veterans among your Semien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semien lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Semien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Semien in 1958 was 50, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semien 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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