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Semsen Family History

Semsen 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: Remsen, Semien, Siemsen, Somsen, Samson, Eisen, Elsen, Semler, Semper

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Where is the Semsen family from?

You can see how Semsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semsen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Semsen families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Semsen family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Semsen's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Semsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Semsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semsen 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Semsen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Semsen. For the veterans among your Semsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semsen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Semsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Semsen in 1967 was 74, and 66 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semsen 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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