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Semisch Family History

Semisch 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: Reisch, Eisch, Misch, Sepich, Benisch, Simich, Emich, Meisch, Smith

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Where is the Semisch family from?

You can see how Semisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semisch family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Semisch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Semisch families living in Wisconsin. This was about 57% of all the recorded Semisch's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Semisch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semisch 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 Semisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Semisch. 100% of Semisch men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Semisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Semisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semisch 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Semisch. 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 92 military records available for the last name Semisch. For the veterans among your Semisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semisch lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Semisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Semisch in 1962 was 60, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Semisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semisch 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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