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Semmes Family History

Semmes Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Summey, Semper, Reames, Nemes, Emme, Simoes, Summer, Remme, Simms

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Where is the Semmes family from?

You can see how Semmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semmes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Semmes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Semmes families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Semmes's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Semmes families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semmes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semmes. 28% of Semmes men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Semmes women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Semmes were Manager and 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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Semmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semmes 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 530 immigration records available for the last name Semmes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Semmes. For the veterans among your Semmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semmes lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Semmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Semmes in 1961 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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