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Semles Family History

Semles 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: Semler, Seales, Semmes, Seller, Sales, Seeley, Scales, Demler, Selle

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Where is the Semles family from?

You can see how Semles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semles family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Semles family living in New Hampshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Semles's in USA. New Hampshire and 2 other states had the highest population of Semles families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semles 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 37 census records available for the last name Semles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semles 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 Semles. 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 2 military records available for the last name Semles. For the veterans among your Semles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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