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Semall Family History

Semall 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: Small, Segall, Sewall, Sell, Seal, Sewell, Smail, Sealy, Segale

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Where is the Semall family from?

You can see how Semall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Semall families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Semall's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Semall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semall 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 35 census records available for the last name Semall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semall 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 Semall. 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 3 military records available for the last name Semall. For the veterans among your Semall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semall lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Semall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Semall in 1972 was 67, and 65 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semall 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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