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Semling Family History

Semling 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: Emling, Seiling, Seeling, Selling, Stelling, Helling, Teeling, Serlin

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Where is the Semling family from?

You can see how Semling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Semling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Semling families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Semling's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Semling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semling 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 Semling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Semling. 78% of Semling men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Semling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Semling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semling 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Semling. 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 71 military records available for the last name Semling. For the veterans among your Semling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Semling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Semling in 1964 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Semling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semling 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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