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Shimmon Family History

Shimmon Surname Meaning

see Shemming. see Shimmin.

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


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Where is the Shimmon family from?

You can see how Shimmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shimmon families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Shimmon families living in Suffolk. This was about 21% of all the recorded Shimmon's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Shimmon families in 1891.
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What did your Shimmon ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shimmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimmon 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 441 immigration records available for the last name Shimmon. 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 177 military records available for the last name Shimmon. For the veterans among your Shimmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimmon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shimmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shimmon in 1962 was 73, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimmon 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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