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Semlinger Family History

Semlinger 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: Selinger, Remlinger, Sellinger, Seelinger, Slinger, Salinger

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Where is the Semlinger family from?

You can see how Semlinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semlinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Semlinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Semlinger families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Semlinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Semlinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semlinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semlinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Semlinger. 100% of Semlinger 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Semlinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semlinger 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Semlinger. 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 192 military records available for the last name Semlinger. For the veterans among your Semlinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semlinger lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Semlinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Semlinger in 1963 was 82, and 64 in 2003.

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