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Symons Family History

Symons Surname Meaning

English (Cornwall and Devon):: variant of Simons. variant of Simmons.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Symons family from?

You can see how Symons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Symons family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Symons families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,270 Symons families living in Cornwall. This was about 30% of all the recorded Symons's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Symons families in 1891.
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What did your Symons ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Symons. 8% of Symons men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Symons women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Symons were Retired and Private Means.

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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

  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Farm Labourer
    4%
  • Retired
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%

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Census Records

There are 102,000 census records available for the last name Symons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symons 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 39,000 immigration records available for the last name Symons. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Symons. For the veterans among your Symons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symons lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Symons life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Symons in 1945 was 32, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Symons 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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