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Semming Family History

Semming 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: Hemming, Lemming, Demming, Cumming, Emling, Flemming, Leeming

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Where is the Semming family from?

You can see how Semming families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semming family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Semming families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Semming family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Semming's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Semming families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Semming. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semming 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Semming. 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 8 military records available for the last name Semming. For the veterans among your Semming ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semming lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1984, in the United States, Semming life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Semming in 1976 was 84, and 71 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semming 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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