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Semala Family History

Semala Name 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: Sala, Scala, Seal, Sekula, Sella, Smola, Sealy, Segale, Sebald

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Where is the Semala family from?

You can see how Semala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Semala family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Semala's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Semala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semala ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Semala ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Semala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semala 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Semala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Semala. For the veterans among your Semala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semala lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Semala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Semala in 1962 was 74, and 87 in 1999.

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