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Semley Family History

Semley Surname Meaning

from Middle English semeli ‘seemly pleasant handsome fine proper honourable’.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Semley family from?

You can see how Semley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Semley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Semley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 87% of all the recorded Semley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Semley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Semley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Cutter Labourer (below) Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Semley. 100% of Semley men worked as a Coal Cutter Labourer (below) Heavy Worker and 100% of Semley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Coal Cutter Labourer (below) Heavy Worker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Semley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Semley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semley 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Semley. 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 58 military records available for the last name Semley. For the veterans among your Semley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Semley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Semley in 1964 was 54, and 46 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semley 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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