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Semu Family History

Semu 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: Sem, Semo, Su, Kemp, Som, Sama, Seda, Sell, Shu, Seal

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Where is the Semu family from?

You can see how Semu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semu family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Semu families living in Maine. This was about 75% of all the recorded Semu's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Semu families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Semu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semu 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Semu. 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 64 military records available for the last name Semu. For the veterans among your Semu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semu lifespan?

Average Semu life expectancy in 1995 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semu 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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