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Semon Name Meaning

French (Sémon) and Jewish: variant of Simon . Altered form of German Simon . English: variant of Seaman .

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


Similar surnames: Sermon, Simon, Symon, Seton, Seamon, Lemon, Seman, Selmon, Sion

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Where is the Semon family from?

You can see how Semon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Semon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 57 Semon families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Semon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Semon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semon ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Semon. 100% of Semon 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
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Semon. 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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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Semon. For the veterans among your Semon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semon lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Semon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Semon in 1949 was 53, and 75 in 2004.

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