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Semin Family History

Semin 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: Selin, Seman, Semien, Sevin, Semon, Sein, Stein, Simon, Min, Sabin

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Where is the Semin family from?

You can see how Semin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Semin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Semin families living in Louisiana. This was about 37% of all the recorded Semin's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Semin families in 1880.
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What did your Semin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semin. 82% of Semin men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Semin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Semin were Laborer and Waitress. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    82%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Semin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semin 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Semin. 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 68 military records available for the last name Semin. For the veterans among your Semin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Semin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Semin in 1966 was 84, and 67 in 2004.

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