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Semear Family History

Semear Name 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: Semar, Semer, Smead, Demar, Remer, Semler, Semper, Gemar, Sever

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Where is the Semear family from?

You can see how Semear families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semear family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Semear family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Semear's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Semear families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semear surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semear ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Semear ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Semear. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semear 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Semear. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, 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 Semear. For the veterans among your Semear ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semear lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1998, in the United States, Semear life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Semear in 1976 was 66, and 69 in 1998.

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