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Semblin Family History

Semblin 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: Serlin, Sellin, Selin, Templin, Smolin, Kemplin, Lemelin, Serbin

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Where is the Semblin family from?

You can see how Semblin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semblin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Semblin families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Semblin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Semblin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semblin 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 16 census records available for the last name Semblin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semblin 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Semblin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Semblin. For the veterans among your Semblin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semblin lifespan?

Average Semblin life expectancy in 1992 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semblin 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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