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Sempe Family History

Sempe 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: Semper, Serpe, Sepe, Semple, Wempe, Kempe, Rempe, Hempe, Temple, Kemp

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Where is the Sempe family from?

You can see how Sempe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sempe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sempe families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Sempe family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sempe's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Sempe families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sempe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sempe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Sempe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sempe 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Sempe. 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 33 military records available for the last name Sempe. For the veterans among your Sempe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sempe lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Sempe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sempe in 1973 was 67, and 78 in 2001.

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