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Simerson Family History

Simerson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian (and Danish) Simensen. Compare Simmerson Possibly also English: variant of Simmerson

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


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Where is the Simerson family from?

You can see how Simerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Simerson families living in London. This was about 59% of all the recorded Simerson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Simerson families in 1891.
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What did your Simerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Simerson. 100% of Simerson 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Simerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simerson 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 Simerson. 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 637 military records available for the last name Simerson. For the veterans among your Simerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simerson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Simerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Simerson in 1962 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simerson 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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