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Semons Family History

Semons 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: Semans, Lemons, Simons, Semon, Symons, Semones, Seamons, Samons

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Where is the Semons family from?

You can see how Semons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Semons families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 51 Semons families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Semons's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Semons families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semons 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 Semons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semons. 31% of Semons men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Semons women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Semons were Carpenter and Housework.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Secretary
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
  • Housework
    13%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Semons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semons 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 430 immigration records available for the last name Semons. 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 458 military records available for the last name Semons. For the veterans among your Semons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semons lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Semons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Semons in 1962 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semons 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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