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Semples Family History

Semples 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: Semple, Samples, Temples, Temple, Peoples, Semler, Semper, Smiles

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Where is the Semples family from?

You can see how Semples families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semples family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Semples families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Semples family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Semples's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Semples families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Semples. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semples 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Semples. 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 11 military records available for the last name Semples. For the veterans among your Semples ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semples lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1983, in the United States, Semples life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Semples in 1977 was 94, and 64 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semples 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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