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Semkow Family History

Semkow 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: Semrow, Demko, Senko, Suckow, Sukow, Berkow, Simko, Rekow, Semo

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Where is the Semkow family from?

You can see how Semkow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semkow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Semkow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Semkow families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Semkow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Semkow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semkow 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 Semkow ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • New Worker
    100%

What Semkow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Semkow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semkow 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Semkow. 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 84 military records available for the last name Semkow. For the veterans among your Semkow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semkow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Semkow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Semkow in 1963 was 70, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semkow 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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