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Semp Family History

Semp 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: Kemp, Lemp, Sem, Remp, Sump, Seip, Sepp, Samp, Hemp, Semo

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Where is the Semp family from?

You can see how Semp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semp family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Semp families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Semp families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Semp's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Semp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semp 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 Semp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Raincoat Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Semp. 100% of Semp men worked as a Raincoat Machinist and 100% of Semp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Raincoat Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Semp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 380 census records available for the last name Semp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semp 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Semp. 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 226 military records available for the last name Semp. For the veterans among your Semp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semp lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Semp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Semp in 1964 was 87, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Semp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semp 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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