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Sempers Family History

Sempers Surname Meaning

variant of Simper with post-medeival excrescent -s.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Sempers family from?

You can see how Sempers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sempers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sempers families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Sempers families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Sempers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sempers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sempers 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 Sempers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sempers. 100% of Sempers men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Sempers 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    15%
  • House Keeper
    10%

What Sempers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Sempers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sempers 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Sempers. 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 51 military records available for the last name Sempers. For the veterans among your Sempers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sempers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Sempers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sempers in 1963 was 67, and 47 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sempers 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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