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Semerly Family History

Semerly 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: Simerly, Seery, Emery, Kemery, Eyerly, Semerad, Siverly, Hemperly

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Where is the Semerly family from?

You can see how Semerly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semerly family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Semerly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Semerly family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Semerly's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Semerly families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semerly 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 23 census records available for the last name Semerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semerly 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Semerly. 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 5 military records available for the last name Semerly. For the veterans among your Semerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semerly lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Semerly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Semerly in 1975 was 34, and 94 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semerly 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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