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Simclair Family History

Simclair Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sinclair, Gisclair, Mcnair, Leclair, Boisclair, Smolar, Auclair

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Where is the Simclair family from?

You can see how Simclair families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simclair family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Simclair families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 2 Simclair families living in Ayrshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Simclair's in Scotland. Ayrshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Simclair families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simclair 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 Simclair ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Simclair. 100% of Simclair 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 Simclair family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Simclair. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simclair 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 239 immigration records available for the last name Simclair. 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 36 military records available for the last name Simclair. For the veterans among your Simclair ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simclair lifespan?

Average Simclair life expectancy in 1963 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simclair 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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