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Semyon Family History

Semyon 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: Semon, Simon, Samson, Seaton, Kenyon, Simeon, Lemon, Seddon, Sexton

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Where is the Semyon family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semyon 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 Semyon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Semyon. 100% of Semyon men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Semyon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semyon 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Semyon. 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 6 military records available for the last name Semyon. For the veterans among your Semyon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semyon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Semyon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Semyon in 1963 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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