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Semrow Family History

Semrow Surname Meaning

East German: habitational name from any of several places so named all in Pomerania.

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


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Where is the Semrow family from?

You can see how Semrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semrow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Semrow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Semrow families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Semrow's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Semrow families in 1880.
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What did your Semrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semrow. 38% of Semrow men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Semrow women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Semrow were Painter and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Painter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    27%
  • Inspector
    20%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

What Semrow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Semrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semrow 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Semrow. 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 166 military records available for the last name Semrow. For the veterans among your Semrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semrow lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Semrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Semrow in 1956 was 79, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semrow 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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