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Simerley Family History

Simerley Surname 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: Simerly, Kimberley, Smedley, Sherley, Siverly, Smelley, Wimberley

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Where is the Simerley family from?

You can see how Simerley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simerley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Simerley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Simerley families living in Tennessee. This was about 83% of all the recorded Simerley's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Simerley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simerley 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 Simerley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coning was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simerley. 40% of Simerley men worked as a Coning.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Coning
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Carpenter
    30%

What Simerley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 681 census records available for the last name Simerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simerley 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Simerley. 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 89 military records available for the last name Simerley. For the veterans among your Simerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simerley lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Simerley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Simerley in 1970 was 77, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simerley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simerley ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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