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Semerad Family History

Semerad Name Meaning

Czech (Semerád): from the Old Czech personal name Sěmirad composed of the elements sěmi ‘person’ + rad ‘nimble swift’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Semrad, Severa, Sekerak, Sebert, Stead, Ormerod, Sendra, Smead, Emery

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Where is the Semerad family from?

You can see how Semerad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semerad family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Semerad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Semerad families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Semerad's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Semerad families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semerad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semerad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sales Girl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semerad. 45% of Semerad men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Semerad women worked as a Sales Girl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Semerad were Farm Laborer and Housewife. .

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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
    45%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Girl
    34%
  • House Work
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Semerad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semerad 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Semerad. 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 211 military records available for the last name Semerad. For the veterans among your Semerad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semerad lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Semerad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Semerad in 1957 was 42, and 83 in 2004.

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