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Symm Family History

Symm Surname Meaning

see Sim.

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


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Where is the Symm family from?

You can see how Symm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Symm family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Symm families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Symm families living in Durham. This was about 71% of all the recorded Symm's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Symm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Symm 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 Symm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Symm. 43% of Symm men worked as a Wood Machinist and 77% of Symm women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Symm were Brewers Cooper and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wood Machinist
    43%
  • Agricultural Enginee
    29%
  • Brewers Cooper
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

What Symm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 577 census records available for the last name Symm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symm 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Symm. 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 130 military records available for the last name Symm. For the veterans among your Symm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symm lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Symm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Symm in 1965 was 74, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Symm 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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