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Semke Family History

Semke Surname Meaning

North German: probably from a pet form of an ancient Germanic personal name Sindperht composed of Old High German sind ‘journey’ + berht ‘famous’.

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


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Where is the Semke family from?

You can see how Semke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Semke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Semke family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Semke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Semke families in 1891.
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What did your Semke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semke. 27% of Semke men worked as a Farmer and 36% of Semke women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Semke were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    36%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Semke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semke 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 390 immigration records available for the last name Semke. 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 203 military records available for the last name Semke. For the veterans among your Semke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semke lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Semke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Semke in 1946 was 46, and 72 in 2004.

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