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Semner Family History

Semner 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: Semler, Semper, Kemner, Seiner, Sumner, Segner, Senner, Selner, Semer

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Where is the Semner family from?

You can see how Semner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Semner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Semner families living in Massachusetts. This was about 63% of all the recorded Semner's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Semner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Semner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semner 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Semner. 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 12 military records available for the last name Semner. For the veterans among your Semner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semner lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Semner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Semner in 1967 was 93, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semner 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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