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Semor Family History

Semor 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: Semar, Secor, Sedor, Senor, Semo, Semon, Semer, Simon, Amor, Simos

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Where is the Semor family from?

You can see how Semor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Semor families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 50 Semor families living in Yorkshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Semor's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Semor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semor 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 Semor ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Semor. 100% of Semor 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Semor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 807 census records available for the last name Semor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semor 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Semor. 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 100 military records available for the last name Semor. For the veterans among your Semor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semor lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1984, in the United States, Semor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Semor in 1966 was 81, and 69 in 1984.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Semor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semor 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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