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Semora Family History

Semora 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: Samora, Secora, Mora, Serra, Sera, Demory, Sikora, Smola, Skora

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Where is the Semora family from?

You can see how Semora families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semora family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Semora families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Semora families living in Texas. This was about 82% of all the recorded Semora's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Semora families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semora surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semora ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semora. 82% of Semora men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Semora women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Semora were Farmer and Farm Helper. .

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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
    82%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Farm Helper
    40%
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What Semora family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Semora. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semora 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Semora. 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 26 military records available for the last name Semora. For the veterans among your Semora ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semora lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Semora life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Semora in 1963 was 85, and 85 in 2004.

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