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Semerton Family History

Semerton 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: Emerton, Leverton, Summerton, Smeaton, Merton, Pemberton, Everton

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Where is the Semerton family from?

You can see how Semerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semerton family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Semerton family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Semerton's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Semerton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Semerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semerton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Semerton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Semerton. For the veterans among your Semerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semerton 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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