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Simerton Family History

Simerton 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: Simerson, Simeon, Summerton, Smeaton, Merton, Emerton, Smerdon

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Where is the Simerton family from?

You can see how Simerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simerton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simerton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Simerton family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Simerton's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Simerton families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simerton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Simerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simerton 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Simerton. 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 11 military records available for the last name Simerton. For the veterans among your Simerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simerton lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Simerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Simerton in 1979 was 74, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simerton 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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