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Semenas Family History

Semenas 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: Sebens, Semans, Semerad, Serena, Semenza, Siemens, Semmens, Emens

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Where is the Semenas family from?

You can see how Semenas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semenas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Semenas families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Semenas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Semenas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semenas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semenas ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Semenas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semenas 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Semenas. 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 25 military records available for the last name Semenas. For the veterans among your Semenas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semenas lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Semenas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Semenas in 1966 was 60, and 78 in 2003.

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