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Semel Family History

Semel Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Semmel.

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


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Where is the Semel family from?

You can see how Semel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Semel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Semel families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Semel's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Semel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Semel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Semel. 100% of Semel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Semel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Semel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semel 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Semel. 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 420 military records available for the last name Semel. For the veterans among your Semel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Semel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Semel in 1956 was 44, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semel 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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