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Sempa Family History

Sempa 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: Kempa, Serpa, Kemp, Serra, Sama, Seda, Senna, Sera, Semper, Sella

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Where is the Sempa family from?

You can see how Sempa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sempa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sempa family living in North Dakota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sempa's in USA. North Dakota and 2 other states had the highest population of Sempa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sempa 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 79 census records available for the last name Sempa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sempa 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Sempa. 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 50 military records available for the last name Sempa. For the veterans among your Sempa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sempa lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sempa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sempa in 1963 was 73, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sempa 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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