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Semmlow Family History

Semmlow 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: Semrow, Semmler, Demlow, Swallow, Bellow, Semler, Kellow, Peplow

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semmlow 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 37 census records available for the last name Semmlow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semmlow 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Semmlow. 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 5 military records available for the last name Semmlow. For the veterans among your Semmlow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semmlow lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Semmlow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Semmlow in 1985 was 78, and 93 in 1997.

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