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Semboy Family History

Semboy 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: Sebo, Selby, Sambor, Hemby, Dembo, Lembo, Sebok, Bomboy, Semrow

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Where is the Semboy family from?

You can see how Semboy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semboy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Semboy families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Semboy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Semboy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semboy 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 14 census records available for the last name Semboy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semboy 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Semboy. 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 3 military records available for the last name Semboy. For the veterans among your Semboy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semboy lifespan?

Average Semboy life expectancy in 1989 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semboy 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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