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Semb Family History

Semb 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: Sem, Semo, Seib, Kemp, Som, Lamb, Sama, Leib, Webb, Seda

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Where is the Semb family from?

You can see how Semb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semb family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Semb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Semb family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Semb's in USA. New York had the highest population of Semb families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Semb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semb. 25% of Semb men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Semb women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Semb were Supervisor and Stenographer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Farming
    25%
  • Supervisor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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What Semb family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 912 census records available for the last name Semb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semb 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 302 immigration records available for the last name Semb. 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 278 military records available for the last name Semb. For the veterans among your Semb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Semb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Semb in 1963 was 72, and 80 in 2004.

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