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Sembello Family History

Sembello 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: Rebello, Servello, Sorbello, De Bello, Bello, Sewell, Mello, Spinello

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Where is the Sembello family from?

You can see how Sembello families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sembello family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sembello families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sembello's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sembello families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sembello surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sembello ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sembello. 100% of Sembello men worked as a Tailor.

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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

  • Tailor
    100%

What Sembello family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Sembello. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sembello 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sembello. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Sembello. For the veterans among your Sembello ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sembello lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Sembello life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sembello in 1965 was 81, and 67 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sembello 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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