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Simcock Family History

Simcock Surname Meaning

English (mainly northwest): from the Middle English personal name Simcock ‘young Simon’ a compound of Sim(m) or Sime (see Sim) + the diminutive suffix -cock.

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


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Where is the Simcock family from?

You can see how Simcock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simcock family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simcock families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 381 Simcock families living in Staffordshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Simcock's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Simcock families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simcock 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 Simcock 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 Simcock. 15% of Simcock men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Simcock women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simcock were Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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
    15%
  • Dairy Farmer
    14%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%
  • Colliery Hewer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    2%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Simcock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simcock 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 Simcock. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Simcock. For the veterans among your Simcock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simcock lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Simcock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Simcock in 1953 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simcock 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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