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Semosky Family History

Semosky 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: Selesky, Demsky, Sadosky, Simos, Mosby, Demory, Demski, Lesky, Smock

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Where is the Semosky family from?

You can see how Semosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Semosky family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Semosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Semosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semosky ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Semosky ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Semosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semosky 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Semosky. 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 Semosky. For the veterans among your Semosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semosky lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Semosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Semosky in 1968 was 60, and 36 in 1997.

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