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Semstall Family History

Semstall 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: Westall, Kelsall, Tunstall, Sestak, Small, Edsall, Shortall, Stall

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Where is the Semstall family from?

You can see how Semstall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semstall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Semstall families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Semstall family living in Westmorland. This was 100% of all the recorded Semstall's in United Kingdom. Westmorland had the highest population of Semstall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Semstall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semstall 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 Semstall. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Semstall. For the veterans among your Semstall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semstall 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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