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Semere Family History

Semere 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: Severe, Lemere, Semer, Revere, Severo, Severn, Remer, Semler, Semper

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Where is the Semere family from?

You can see how Semere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semere family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Semere families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Semere families living in Louisiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Semere's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Semere families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semere 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 129 census records available for the last name Semere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semere 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Semere. 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 16 military records available for the last name Semere. For the veterans among your Semere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semere lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Semere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Semere in 1970 was 79, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semere 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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