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Semroy Family History

Semroy 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: Semrow, Leroy, Seery, Deroy, Secoy, Searcy, Semo, Semon, Semrad

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Where is the Semroy family from?

You can see how Semroy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semroy family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Semroy family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Semroy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Semroy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semroy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Semroy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semroy 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 Semroy. 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 Semroy. For the veterans among your Semroy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semroy lifespan?

Average Semroy life expectancy in 1997 was 92 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semroy 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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