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Simmith Family History

Simmith 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, Kimmich, Simmet, Dimmitt, Simich, Schmith, Summit, Summitt

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Where is the Simmith family from?

You can see how Simmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simmith family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Simmith families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Simmith family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Simmith's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Simmith families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simmith 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 45 census records available for the last name Simmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simmith 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Simmith. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Simmith. For the veterans among your Simmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simmith lifespan?

Average Simmith life expectancy in 1984 was 85 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simmith 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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