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Semelsberger Family History

Semelsberger Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname for a baker from Yiddish zeml (German Semmel) ‘white bread roll’ + berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Semelsberger family from?

You can see how Semelsberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semelsberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Semelsberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Semelsberger family living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Semelsberger's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Semelsberger families in 1911.
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What did your Semelsberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Semelsberger. 38% of Semelsberger men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    38%
  • Miner
    38%
  • Mechanic
    13%
  • Garage Manager
    13%

What Semelsberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 360 census records available for the last name Semelsberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semelsberger 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 Semelsberger. 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 108 military records available for the last name Semelsberger. For the veterans among your Semelsberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semelsberger lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Semelsberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Semelsberger in 1956 was 60, and 43 in 2004.

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