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Similton Family History

Similton 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: Hamilton, Milton, Simington, Simonton, Skilton, Simison, Simon

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Where is the Similton family from?

You can see how Similton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Similton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Similton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Similton families living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Similton's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Similton families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Similton 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 Similton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Servant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Similton. 100% of Similton women worked as a Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Similton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Similton 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Similton. 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 14 military records available for the last name Similton. For the veterans among your Similton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Similton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Similton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Similton in 1966 was 64, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Similton 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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