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Semenski Family History

Semenski 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: Sieminski, Shemanski, Lemanski, Suminski, Selensky, Symanski

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Where is the Semenski family from?

You can see how Semenski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semenski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Semenski families living in Maryland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Semenski's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Semenski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semenski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semenski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Semenski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semenski 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Semenski. 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 10 military records available for the last name Semenski. For the veterans among your Semenski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semenski lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Semenski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Semenski in 1966 was 80, and 90 in 1982.

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