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Simelton Family History

Simelton 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: Simeon, Melton, Skelton, Smeaton, Shelton, Samelson, Simenson

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Where is the Simelton family from?

You can see how Simelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simelton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Simelton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Simelton families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Simelton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Simelton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simelton 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 Simelton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simelton. 48% of Simelton men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Simelton women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simelton were Farming and Housekeeping.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Attendant
    10%
  • Farming
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housekeeping
    40%

What Simelton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Simelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simelton 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Simelton. 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 110 military records available for the last name Simelton. For the veterans among your Simelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simelton lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Simelton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Simelton in 1949 was 48, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simelton 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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