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Semmons Family History

Semmons Surname Meaning

see Seamons.

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


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Where is the Semmons family from?

You can see how Semmons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semmons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Semmons families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 162 Semmons families living in London. This was about 28% of all the recorded Semmons's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Semmons families in 1891.
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What did your Semmons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Semmons. 100% of Semmons men worked as a Bank Clerk and 77% of Semmons 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

  • Bank Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Semmons family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Semmons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semmons 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 832 immigration records available for the last name Semmons. 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 415 military records available for the last name Semmons. For the veterans among your Semmons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semmons lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Semmons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Semmons in 1963 was 88, and 15 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semmons 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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