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Semper Family History

Semper Name Meaning

English (Lincolnshire): variant of Simper . German: from a medieval personal name Sindperht from sind ‘journey’ + berht ‘bright shining famous’. This surname is also found in Poland. Catalan and Aragonese: variant of Samper . Croatian (mainly Šemper): unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Samper, Kemper, Simmer, Simper, Seeber, Pepper, Kempen, Sommer, Seger

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Where is the Semper family from?

You can see how Semper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Semper families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Semper families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Semper's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Semper families in 1911.
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What did your Semper ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Semper. 100% of Semper men worked as a Journalier. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Semper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semper 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 805 immigration records available for the last name Semper. 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 799 military records available for the last name Semper. For the veterans among your Semper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semper lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Semper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Semper in 1963 was 71, and 96 in 2004.

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