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Semanko Family History

Semanko Surname 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: Manko, Stanko, Senko, Seman, Samano, Stefanko, Semans, Sanko, Sedano

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Where is the Semanko family from?

You can see how Semanko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semanko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Semanko families living in Wisconsin. This was about 47% of all the recorded Semanko's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Semanko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semanko 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 Semanko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Semanko. 67% of Semanko men worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Miner
    34%

What Semanko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Semanko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semanko 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Semanko. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 105 military records available for the last name Semanko. For the veterans among your Semanko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semanko lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Semanko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Semanko in 1965 was 78, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Semanko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semanko ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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