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Semlo Family History

Semlo 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: Semo, Bello, Sell, Seal, Semler, Selle, Seno, Merlo, Sella, Mello

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Where is the Semlo family from?

You can see how Semlo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semlo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Semlo families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Semlo families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Semlo's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Semlo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semlo 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 29 census records available for the last name Semlo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semlo 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Semlo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Semlo. For the veterans among your Semlo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semlo lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Semlo 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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