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Semo Family History

Semo Name Meaning

Jewish (from the Ottoman Empire Corfu and Venice): perhaps from a pet form of the personal name Samuel . Samoan: from a short form of the personal name Onesemo from Latin Onesimus from Greek Onēsimos meaning ‘useful’ the name which appears in two New Testament epistles.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Remo, Mezo, Sem, Seno, Sego, Sehon, Meo, Romo, Lem, Amo

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Where is the Semo family from?

You can see how Semo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Semo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Semo families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Semo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Semo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cutter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semo. 42% of Semo men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Semo women worked as a Cutter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Semo were Proprietor and Operator. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Miner
    17%
  • Proprietor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    50%
  • Operator
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Semo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semo 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Semo. 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 438 military records available for the last name Semo. For the veterans among your Semo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Semo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Semo in 1963 was 68, and 50 in 2004.

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