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Semmes Family History

Semmes Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Semmes family from?

You can see how Semmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semmes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Semmes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Semmes families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Semmes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Semmes families in 1891.
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What did your Semmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Semmes. 100% of Semmes 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Semmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semmes 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Semmes. 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 Semmes. For the veterans among your Semmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semmes lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Semmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Semmes in 1961 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semmes 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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