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Simcoe Name Meaning

English: variant of Simcock (see Simcox ). Variant of Simco of Hungarian and Slovak origin.

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


Similar surnames: Simcox, Simeon, Simko, Simo, Simon, Simco, Simos, Simcik, Sisco

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Where is the Simcoe family from?

You can see how Simcoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simcoe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simcoe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 33 Simcoe families living in Cheshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Simcoe's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Simcoe families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simcoe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Simcoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Steelworks Labourer (hw) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Simcoe. 20% of Simcoe men worked as a Steelworks Labourer (hw) and 81% of Simcoe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simcoe were Boot shoe Operative and Housewife. .

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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 1939

  • Steelworks Labourer (hw)
    20%
  • Grocery Warehouseman
    20%
  • Boot shoe Repairer
    20%
  • Boot shoe Operative
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Incapacitated
    10%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%
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What Simcoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Simcoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simcoe 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 415 immigration records available for the last name Simcoe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Simcoe. For the veterans among your Simcoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simcoe lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Simcoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Simcoe in 1952 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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