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Semmler Name Meaning

German: variant of Semler .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Simler, Semler, Setzler, Semper, Sedler, Stempler, Sommer, Wemmer

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Where is the Semmler family from?

You can see how Semmler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Semmler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Semmler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Semmler families living in Illinois. This was about 35% of all the recorded Semmler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Semmler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Semmler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Semmler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Semmler. 25% of Semmler men worked as a Farmer and 32% of Semmler women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Semmler were Farm Operator and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    32%
  • H Work
    19%
  • Servant
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Semmler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Semmler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Semmler. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Semmler. For the veterans among your Semmler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Semmler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Semmler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Semmler in 1959 was 32, and 87 in 2004.

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