| ![Show Contents]() Semel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany Early Origins of the Semel familyThe surname Semel was first found in Austria, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Early History of the Semel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Semel research. Another 65 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Semel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Semel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Simmerl, Simmel, Simmell, Simmill, Simill, Simell and others. Early Notables of the Semel familyMore information is included under the topic Early Semel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Semel migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Semel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Martin Semel, who arrived in America in 1753 1
Semel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Alexd. Semel, aged 20, who settled in America from Austria, in 1895
Semel Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Abram Semel, aged 19, who immigrated to the United States from Wilna, Russia, in 1906
- August Semel, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States from Jestowice, Russia, in 1912
- Elsa Semel, aged 24, who settled in America from Wien, Austria, in 1912
- Ester Semel, aged 37, who immigrated to the United States from Brailowo, Russia, in 1913
- Bassja Semel, aged 11, who landed in America from Brailowo, Russia, in 1913
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Semel (post 1700) | + |
- Terry Semel (b. 1943), American corporate executive, former Chairman and CEO of Yahoo! Incorporated
- David Semel, American director and television producer
- Stephen Semel, American Emmy Award winning film and television editor, producer, production manager, and actor
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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Semel migration to the United States 
