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Simith Family History

Simith 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: Smith, Simich, Simic, Smitha, Seith, Smit, Sikich, Simi, Stith, Smyth

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Where is the Simith family from?

You can see how Simith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simith family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Simith families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Simith families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Simith's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Simith families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simith 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 Simith ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Piece Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simith. 60% of Simith men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Simith women worked as a Piece Work.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Cleaner
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Piece Work
    100%

What Simith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Simith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simith 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Simith. 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 95 military records available for the last name Simith. For the veterans among your Simith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simith lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1974, in the United States, Simith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Simith in 1970 was 49, and 75 in 1974.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simith 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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