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Semal Family History

Semal 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: Seal, Semar, Seman, Segal, Semel, Beal, Real, Neal, Sama, Seda

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Where is the Semal family from?

You can see how Semal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Semal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Semal families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Semal's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Semal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semal 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 108 census records available for the last name Semal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semal 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Semal. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Semal. For the veterans among your Semal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semal lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Semal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Semal in 1974 was 87, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semal 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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