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Sembower Family History

Sembower Surname Meaning

Variant of Zembower a surname of German origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Sembower families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sembower family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sembower families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 14 Sembower families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 93% of all the recorded Sembower's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sembower families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 448 census records available for the last name Sembower. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sembower 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Sembower. 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 118 military records available for the last name Sembower. For the veterans among your Sembower ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sembower lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Sembower life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sembower in 1966 was 76, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sembower 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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