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Seminoff Family History

Seminoff 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: Nemiroff, Steinhoff, Nemeroff, Romanoff, Wemhoff, Femino, Minkoff

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Where is the Seminoff family from?

You can see how Seminoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seminoff family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Seminoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Seminoff families living in California. This was about 23% of all the recorded Seminoff's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Seminoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Seminoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Seminoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Seminoff. 67% of Seminoff men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Seminoff women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Labor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Seminoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seminoff 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Seminoff. 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 174 military records available for the last name Seminoff. For the veterans among your Seminoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seminoff lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Seminoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Seminoff in 1962 was 73, and 78 in 2003.

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