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Semerak Family History

Semerak 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: Semerad, Sekerak, Semeraro, Smetak, Somera, Severa, Semrad, Semrau

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Where is the Semerak family from?

You can see how Semerak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semerak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Semerak families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Semerak's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Semerak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semerak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semerak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Semerak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semerak 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Semerak. 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 102 military records available for the last name Semerak. For the veterans among your Semerak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semerak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Semerak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Semerak in 1965 was 76, and 94 in 2003.

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