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Semftner Family History

Semftner 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: Sentner, Setter, Kettner, Demeter, Leitner, Semler, Semper, Kempner

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Where is the Semftner family from?

You can see how Semftner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semftner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Semftner family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Semftner's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Semftner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Semftner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semftner 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Semftner. 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 Semftner. For the veterans among your Semftner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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