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Semrau Family History

Semrau Name Meaning

German: standardized spelling of Semrow .

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


Similar surnames: Werra, Damrau, Semar, Seman, Semrow, Sprau, Serr, Semper, Schau

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Where is the Semrau family from?

You can see how Semrau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semrau family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Semrau families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Semrau families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Semrau's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Semrau families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semrau surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semrau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semrau. 21% of Semrau men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Semrau women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Semrau were Truck Driver and Beauty Operator. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Baker
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Beauty Operator
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Semrau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semrau 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 346 immigration records available for the last name Semrau. 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 972 military records available for the last name Semrau. For the veterans among your Semrau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semrau lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Semrau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Semrau in 1943 was 29, and 68 in 2004.

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