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Simmeth Family History

Simmeth 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: Simmet, Simmer, Kimmet, Sammet, Simmen, Simmers, Wilmeth, Smith

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Where is the Simmeth family from?

You can see how Simmeth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simmeth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Simmeth families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Simmeth's in USA. New York had the highest population of Simmeth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simmeth 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 Simmeth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simmeth. 56% of Simmeth men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    56%
  • Electrician
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Simmeth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Simmeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simmeth 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Simmeth. 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 321 military records available for the last name Simmeth. For the veterans among your Simmeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simmeth lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Simmeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Simmeth in 1963 was 63, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simmeth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simmeth 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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