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Semmence Family History

Semmence Surname Meaning

see Seamons.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Semmence family from?

You can see how Semmence families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semmence family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Semmence families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Semmence families living in Norfolk. This was about 66% of all the recorded Semmence's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Semmence families in 1891.
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What did your Semmence ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Semmence. 100% of Semmence men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 87% of Semmence 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Tailors Machinist (ladies)
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    7%

What Semmence family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 834 census records available for the last name Semmence. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semmence 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Semmence. 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 Semmence. For the veterans among your Semmence ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semmence lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Semmence life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Semmence in 1974 was 95, and 88 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semmence 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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