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Sempell Family History

Sempell 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: Sewell, Semper, Tempel, Semmel, Stempel, Rempel, Semple, Shemwell

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Where is the Sempell family from?

You can see how Sempell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sempell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sempell families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Sempell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sempell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sempell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Sempell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sempell 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Sempell. 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 23 military records available for the last name Sempell. For the veterans among your Sempell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sempell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Sempell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sempell in 1962 was 55, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sempell 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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