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Symmers Family History

Symmers Surname Meaning

see Simmers.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Symmers family from?

You can see how Symmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Symmers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Symmers families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 2 Symmers families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Symmers's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Symmers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Symmers 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 Symmers ancestors do for a living?

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

What Symmers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 745 census records available for the last name Symmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symmers 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Symmers. 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 85 military records available for the last name Symmers. For the veterans among your Symmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symmers lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Symmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Symmers in 1964 was 73, and 90 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Symmers 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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