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Symmons Family History

Symmons Surname Meaning

see Simmons.

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


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Where is the Symmons family from?

You can see how Symmons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Symmons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Symmons families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 56 Symmons families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Symmons's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Symmons families in 1891.
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What did your Symmons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Public Works Admiralty Inspector and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Symmons. 17% of Symmons men worked as a Public Works Admiralty Inspector and 82% of Symmons women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Symmons were Mechanical Engineer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Public Works Admiralty Inspector
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Mechanical Engineer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Symmons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symmons 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Symmons. 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 513 military records available for the last name Symmons. For the veterans among your Symmons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symmons lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Symmons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Symmons in 1961 was 53, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Symmons 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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