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Semul Family History

Semul 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: Semel, Saul, Samuel, Sell, Seal, Sekula, Sem, Demel, Semmel, Segur

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Where is the Semul family from?

You can see how Semul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semul family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Semul family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Semul's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Semul families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semul 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 6 census records available for the last name Semul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semul 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Semul. 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 military records available for the last name Semul. For the veterans among your Semul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semul lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Semul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Semul in 1972 was 68, and 88 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semul 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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