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Sempleton Family History

Sempleton 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: Templeton, Embleton, Stapleton, Pembleton, Singleton, Nettleton

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Where is the Sempleton family from?

You can see how Sempleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sempleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Sempleton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Sempleton families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sempleton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sempleton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Sempleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sempleton 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Sempleton. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sempleton. For the veterans among your Sempleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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