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Sembla Family History

Sembla 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: Kemble, Sekula, Sella, Smola, Zemba, Semple, Gembala, Seba, Seeba

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Where is the Sembla family from?

You can see how Sembla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sembla family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sembla family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sembla's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sembla families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sembla 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 53 census records available for the last name Sembla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sembla 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Sembla. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sembla. For the veterans among your Sembla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sembla lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2001, in the United States, Sembla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sembla in 1990 was 72, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sembla 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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