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Semran Family History

Semran 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: Seman, Semrad, Semrau, Semaan, Serra, Verran, Safran, Selman, Neman

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Where is the Semran family from?

You can see how Semran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semran family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Semran families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Semran families living in Minnesota. This was about 91% of all the recorded Semran's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Semran families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semran 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 Semran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semran. 25% of Semran men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Semran women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Semran were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Baker
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Teacher
    40%

What Semran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 644 census records available for the last name Semran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semran 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Semran. 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 98 military records available for the last name Semran. For the veterans among your Semran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semran lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Semran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Semran in 1974 was 85, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semran 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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