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Semm Family History

Semm 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: Seim, Sem, Emm, Stemm, Lemm, Simm, Hemm, Semo, Seem, Helm

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Where is the Semm family from?

You can see how Semm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Semm families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Semm families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Semm's in USA. New York had the highest population of Semm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semm. 39% of Semm men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Semm women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    12%
  • Common Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Semm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semm 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Semm. 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 329 military records available for the last name Semm. For the veterans among your Semm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semm lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Semm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Semm in 1965 was 88, and 74 in 2004.

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