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Simlin Family History

Simlin 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: Timlin, Simkin, Gimlin, Siglin, Sumlin, Simon, Simeon, Serlin, Hamlin

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Where is the Simlin family from?

You can see how Simlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Simlin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Simlin families living in Northumberland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Simlin's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Simlin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simlin 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 Simlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simlin. 60% of Simlin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Simlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Simlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simlin 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 Simlin. 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 27 military records available for the last name Simlin. For the veterans among your Simlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simlin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Simlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Simlin in 1964 was 72, and 1 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simlin 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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