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Semlard Family History

Semlard 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: Seward, Semler, Selland, Semar, Bellard, Emard, Hellard, Simard

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Where is the Semlard family from?

You can see how Semlard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semlard family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Semlard families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Semlard's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Semlard families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Semlard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semlard 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Semlard. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Semlard. For the veterans among your Semlard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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