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Simington Family History

Simington Surname Meaning

Irish form of Scottish Symington taken to Ulster from Scotland in the early 17th century.

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


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Where is the Simington family from?

You can see how Simington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 20 Simington families living in Hampshire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Simington's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Simington families in 1891.
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What did your Simington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Simington. 100% of Simington 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Simington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simington 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 896 immigration records available for the last name Simington. 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 882 military records available for the last name Simington. For the veterans among your Simington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simington lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Simington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Simington in 1957 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simington 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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