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Sempser Family History

Sempser 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: Semper, Dempster, Kempster, Semler, Kemper, Kempner, Samper, Stemper

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Where is the Sempser family from?

You can see how Sempser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sempser family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Sempser families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Sempser families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sempser's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sempser families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Sempser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sempser 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sempser. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sempser. For the veterans among your Sempser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sempser lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sempser 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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