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Semeler Family History

Semeler 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: Semler, Semmler, Seller, Seeley, Demeter, Demler, Seckler, Semper

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Where is the Semeler family from?

You can see how Semeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semeler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Semeler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Semeler families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Semeler's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Semeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semeler 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 72 census records available for the last name Semeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semeler 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Semeler. 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 4 military records available for the last name Semeler. For the veterans among your Semeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semeler lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2002, in the United States, Semeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Semeler in 1980 was 68, and 79 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semeler 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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