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Semoes Family History

Semoes 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: Simoes, Semones, Semmes, Simos, Semler, Semper, Moes, Nemes, Serres

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Semoes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semoes 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Semoes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Semoes. For the veterans among your Semoes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semoes lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Semoes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Semoes in 1975 was 78, and 44 in 2003.

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