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Sempill Family History

Sempill Surname Meaning

see Semple.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sempill family from?

You can see how Sempill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sempill family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sempill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Sempill families living in Essex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sempill's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sempill families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Sempill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sempill 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Sempill. 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 35 military records available for the last name Sempill. For the veterans among your Sempill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sempill lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1977, in the United States, Sempill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sempill in 1966 was 67, and 74 in 1977.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sempill 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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