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Semmiel Family History

Semmiel 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: Semmel, Gemmel, Remmel, Semien, Emmel, Semel, Gemmill, Semmler

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Where is the Semmiel family from?

You can see how Semmiel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semmiel family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Semmiel family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Semmiel's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Semmiel families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Semmiel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semmiel 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Semmiel. 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 1 military records available for the last name Semmiel. For the veterans among your Semmiel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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