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Semerick Family History

Semerick 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: Emerick, Dederick, Limerick, Feerick, Sherick, Emrick, Emerich

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Where is the Semerick family from?

You can see how Semerick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semerick family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Semerick families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Semerick family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Semerick's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Semerick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semerick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semerick ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Semerick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semerick 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Semerick. 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 16 military records available for the last name Semerick. For the veterans among your Semerick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semerick lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1978, in the United States, Semerick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Semerick in 1973 was 66, and 67 in 1978.

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