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Semeraro Name Meaning

Italian (Apulia): occupational name for someone who led pack animals southern Italian semeraro a derivative of soma ‘pack load’.

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


Similar surnames: Setaro, Pecoraro, Serrato, Serrano, Seminara, Sekerak, De Naro

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Where is the Semeraro family from?

You can see how Semeraro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semeraro family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Semeraro families living in New York. This was about 17% of all the recorded Semeraro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Semeraro families in 1920.
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What did your Semeraro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bench Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semeraro. 28% of Semeraro men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Semeraro women worked as a Bench Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Semeraro were Machine Operator and Inspector. .

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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
    28%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Machine Operator
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bench Worker
    34%
  • Spinner Assist
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%
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Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Semeraro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semeraro 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Semeraro. 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 208 military records available for the last name Semeraro. For the veterans among your Semeraro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semeraro lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Semeraro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Semeraro in 1962 was 70, and 66 in 2004.

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