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Semore Family History

Semore 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: Demore, Secore, Seymore, Sedore, More, Shore, Wetmore, Severe, Demory

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Where is the Semore family from?

You can see how Semore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Semore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Semore families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Semore's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Semore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semore 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 Semore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semore. 60% of Semore men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Semore women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Semore were Truck Driver and Stock Shipper.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Porter
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Stock Shipper
    34%

What Semore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Semore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semore 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Semore. 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 169 military records available for the last name Semore. For the veterans among your Semore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semore lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Semore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Semore in 1958 was 33, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Semore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semore 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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