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Semmer Family History

Semmer 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: Summer, Sommer, Semler, Semper, Simmer, Emmer, Kemmer, Semmel, Lemmer

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Where is the Semmer family from?

You can see how Semmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Semmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 28 Semmer families living in Lancashire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Semmer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Semmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semmer 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 Semmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semmer. 43% of Semmer men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Semmer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Semmer were Foreman and New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Foreman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Semmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Semmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semmer 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 373 immigration records available for the last name Semmer. 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 268 military records available for the last name Semmer. For the veterans among your Semmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semmer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Semmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Semmer in 1964 was 61, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semmer 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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