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Semmon Family History

Semmon 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: Sermon, Semon, Demmon, Sammon, Selmon, Lemmon, Seamon, Simmon, Simon

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Where is the Semmon family from?

You can see how Semmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Semmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Semmon family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Semmon's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Semmon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Semmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semmon. 44% of Semmon men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Semmon women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Semmon were Farm Operator and Laborer. .

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Farm Operator
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    20%
  • Domestic
    20%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Semmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semmon 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Semmon. 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 47 military records available for the last name Semmon. For the veterans among your Semmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semmon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1993, in the United States, Semmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Semmon in 1962 was 70, and 61 in 1993.

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