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Sembler Family History

Sembler 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: Semler, Embler, Sember, Semmler, Seller, Kemble, Demler, Seckler

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Where is the Sembler family from?

You can see how Sembler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sembler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sembler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sembler families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sembler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sembler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sembler 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 Sembler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sembler. 50% of Sembler men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Driver
    50%
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Census Records

There are 937 census records available for the last name Sembler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sembler 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Sembler. 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 132 military records available for the last name Sembler. For the veterans among your Sembler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sembler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1999, in the United States, Sembler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sembler in 1958 was 33, and 46 in 1999.

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