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Semivan Family History

Semivan 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, Pelikan, Selman, Neman, Leiman

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Where is the Semivan family from?

You can see how Semivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semivan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Semivan family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Semivan's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Semivan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semivan 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 31 census records available for the last name Semivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semivan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Semivan. 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 60 military records available for the last name Semivan. For the veterans among your Semivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semivan lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Semivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Semivan in 1969 was 72, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semivan 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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