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Semle Family History

Semle 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, Selle, Seele, Semple, Seale, Seller, Temple, Sale, Mehle

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Where is the Semle family from?

You can see how Semle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Semle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Semle families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Semle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Semle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semle 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 225 census records available for the last name Semle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semle 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Semle. 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 59 military records available for the last name Semle. For the veterans among your Semle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semle lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1990, in the United States, Semle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Semle in 1962 was 73, and 88 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semle 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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