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Semmens Family History

Semmens Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall): variant of Seamans.

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


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Where is the Semmens family from?

You can see how Semmens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semmens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Semmens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 260 Semmens families living in Cornwall. This was about 63% of all the recorded Semmens's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Semmens families in 1891.
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What did your Semmens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Semmens. 19% of Semmens men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Semmens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Semmens were Builders Labourer and House 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

  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Dairy Farmer
    15%
  • Farm Labourer
    11%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • House Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Semmens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semmens 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Semmens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Semmens. For the veterans among your Semmens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semmens lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Semmens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Semmens in 1942 was 45, and 91 in 2004.

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