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Semmerling Family History

Semmerling 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: Kemmerling, Emmerling, Hemmerling, Simmering, Seiberling, Gemberling

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Where is the Semmerling family from?

You can see how Semmerling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semmerling family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Semmerling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Semmerling families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Semmerling's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Semmerling families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semmerling 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 Semmerling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Semmerling. 50% of Semmerling 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
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%

What Semmerling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Semmerling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semmerling 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Semmerling. 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 35 military records available for the last name Semmerling. For the veterans among your Semmerling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semmerling lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Semmerling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Semmerling in 1956 was 54, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Semmerling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semmerling 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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