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Semlock Family History

Semlock 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: Sedlock, Setlock, Sealock, Shedlock, Smock, Sherlock, Sellick

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Where is the Semlock family from?

You can see how Semlock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semlock family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Semlock families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Semlock family living in Nebraska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Semlock's in USA. Nebraska and 1 other state had the highest population of Semlock families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semlock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semlock ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Semlock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semlock 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Semlock. 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 10 military records available for the last name Semlock. For the veterans among your Semlock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semlock lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Semlock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Semlock in 1974 was 83, and 92 in 2001.

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