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Sempier Family History

Sempier 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, Spier, Semler, Kemper, Kempner, Dampier, Samper, Stemper

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Where is the Sempier family from?

You can see how Sempier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sempier family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Sempier families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1920 there were 2 Sempier families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Sempier's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sempier families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sempier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sempier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sempier. 34% of Sempier men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Painter
    34%
  • Mason
    34%
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What Sempier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Sempier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sempier 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Sempier. 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 35 military records available for the last name Sempier. For the veterans among your Sempier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sempier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sempier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sempier in 1966 was 71, and 106 in 2004.

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