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Sembar Family History

Sembar 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: Semar, Sember, Demar, Semler, Semper, Gemar, Sambor, Debar, Pember

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Where is the Sembar family from?

You can see how Sembar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sembar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sembar families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sembar's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Sembar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sembar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sembar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Sembar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sembar 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sembar. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sembar. For the veterans among your Sembar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sembar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sembar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sembar in 1966 was 55, and 88 in 2003.

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