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Simison Family History

Simison Surname Meaning

Scottish: shortened form of Simonson.

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


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Where is the Simison family from?

You can see how Simison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Simison families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Simison's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Simison families in 1891.
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What did your Simison ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Simison. 67% of Simison women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Domestic Duties
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Simison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simison 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Simison. 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 668 military records available for the last name Simison. For the veterans among your Simison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simison lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Simison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Simison in 1957 was 32, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simison 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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