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Semmont Family History

Semmont 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: Simmons, Sermon, Emmons, Lemont, Belmont, Delmont, Jemmott, Demont

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Where is the Semmont family from?

You can see how Semmont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semmont family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Semmont family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Semmont's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Semmont families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semmont surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Semmont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semmont 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 immigration records available for the last name Semmont. 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 7 military records available for the last name Semmont. For the veterans among your Semmont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semmont lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1999, in the United States, Semmont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Semmont in 1975 was 62, and 47 in 1999.

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