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Seman Family History

Seman Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak: variant of Zeman ‘yeoman farmer’. Rusyn: from the personal name Seman, an equivalent of Simeon.

Compare Seaman. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Seemann. English (Norfolk and Suffolk): variant of Seaman.

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


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Where is the Seman family from?

You can see how Seman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Seman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Seman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 19 Seman families living in Alberta. This was about 39% of all the recorded Seman's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Seman families in 1911.
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What did your Seman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Seman. 50% of Seman men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Journalier
    25%
  • Labourer
    25%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Seman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Seman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Seman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Seman. For the veterans among your Seman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Seman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Seman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Seman in 1944 was 53, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Seman 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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