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Simcox Family History

Simcox Surname Meaning

English: variant of Simcock with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Simcox family from?

You can see how Simcox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simcox family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simcox families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 466 Simcox families living in Staffordshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Simcox's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Simcox families in 1891.
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What did your Simcox 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 Simcox. 12% of Simcox men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Simcox women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simcox were Shell Turner heavy Work and Housekeeper.

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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
    12%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Police Constable
    7%
  • Shell Turner heavy Work
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

What Simcox family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Simcox. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simcox 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 Simcox. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Simcox. For the veterans among your Simcox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simcox lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Simcox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Simcox in 1940 was 53, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simcox 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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