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Semona Family History

Semona 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: Semon, Simon, Senna, Lemon, Sagona, Sena, Celona, Smola, Verona, Mona

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Where is the Semona family from?

You can see how Semona families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semona family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Semona families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Semona families living in Nevada. This was about 56% of all the recorded Semona's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Semona families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semona surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Semona ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semona. 100% of Semona men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Semona women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Semona family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Semona. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semona 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Semona. 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 17 military records available for the last name Semona. For the veterans among your Semona ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semona lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Semona life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Semona in 1973 was 77, and 45 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semona 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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