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Sempliner Family History

Sempliner 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, Kempner, Seiner, Selinger, Simpler, Sellner, Seeliger

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Where is the Sempliner family from?

You can see how Sempliner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sempliner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sempliner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sempliner families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sempliner's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sempliner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sempliner 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 Sempliner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Attorney was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sempliner. 100% of Sempliner men worked as an Attorney.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Attorney
    100%

What Sempliner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Sempliner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sempliner 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Sempliner. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sempliner. For the veterans among your Sempliner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sempliner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Sempliner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sempliner in 1968 was 88, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sempliner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sempliner 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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