History of your Surname
Get access to Semko family records.Start a free trial

Semko Family History

Semko 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: Demko, Senko, Simko, Semo, Perko, Seno, Sebo, Seki, Seto, Sem

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Semko family from?

You can see how Semko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Semko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Semko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Semko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Semko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semko. 46% of Semko men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Semko women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Semko were New Worker and Salesgirl. .

View Census Data for Semko | Data not to scale

*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
    46%
  • Loader
    13%
  • Coal Loader
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Salesgirl
    25%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Semko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Semko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semko census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Semko

Passenger Lists

There are 466 immigration records available for the last name Semko. 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.

View all Semko immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 241 military records available for the last name Semko. For the veterans among your Semko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Semko military records

You've only scratched the surface of Semko family history

Discover More

What is the average Semko lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Semko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Semko in 1956 was 27, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Semko

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Semko family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Semko last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial