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Semlin Family History

Semlin 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: Serlin, Sellin, Selin, Sumlin, Berlin, Melin, Newlin, Merlin, Helin

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Where is the Semlin family from?

You can see how Semlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semlin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Semlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 2 Semlin families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Semlin's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Semlin families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Semlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semlin 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Semlin. 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 722 military records available for the last name Semlin. For the veterans among your Semlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semlin lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Semlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Semlin in 1972 was 68, and 71 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semlin 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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