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Semberg Family History

Semberg 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: Seaberg, Selberg, Lemberg, Samberg, Sember, Heiberg, Amberg, Helberg

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Where is the Semberg family from?

You can see how Semberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Semberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Semberg families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Semberg's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Semberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semberg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Semberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Semberg. 60% of Semberg men worked as a Salesman.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Attendant
    40%

What Semberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 337 census records available for the last name Semberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semberg 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Semberg. 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 36 military records available for the last name Semberg. For the veterans among your Semberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semberg lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Semberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Semberg in 1969 was 60, and 97 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Semberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semberg 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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