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Simlett Family History

Simlett Surname Meaning

variant of Simnett with phonetic substitution of /l/ for /n/.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Simlett family from?

You can see how Simlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simlett family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Simlett families living in Glamorgan. This was about 62% of all the recorded Simlett's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Simlett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simlett 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 Simlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Simlett. 100% of Simlett 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Simlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simlett 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Simlett. 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 Simlett. For the veterans among your Simlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simlett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simlett 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simlett

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