This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Simeston family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Simeston Family History

Simeston 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, Smeaton, Simpson, Simson, Simenson, Simerson, Simonton

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Simeston family from?

You can see how Simeston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simeston family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1911. The most Simeston families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1901 there were 3 Simeston families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Simeston's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Simeston families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simeston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Simeston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Simeston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simeston census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Simeston

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Simeston. 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.

View all Simeston immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Simeston. For the veterans among your Simeston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Simeston military records

You've only scratched the surface of Simeston family history

Discover More

What is the average Simeston lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simeston 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Simeston family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial