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Symond Family History

Symond Surname Meaning

see Simon.

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


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Where is the Symond family from?

You can see how Symond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Symond family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Symond families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Symond families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Symond's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Symond families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Symond 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 Symond ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Symond. 88% of Symond 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
    88%
  • Private Means
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Symond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symond 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Symond. 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 618 military records available for the last name Symond. For the veterans among your Symond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symond lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Symond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Symond in 1988 was 63, and 83 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Symond 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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