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Simmill Family History

Simmill Surname Meaning

probably a variant of Semple.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Simmill family from?

You can see how Simmill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simmill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Simmill families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Simmill families living in Staffordshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Simmill's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Simmill families in 1891.
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What did your Simmill ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Simmill. 85% of Simmill 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
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    16%

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Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Simmill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simmill 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Simmill. 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 80 military records available for the last name Simmill. For the veterans among your Simmill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simmill lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1985, in the United States, Simmill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Simmill in 1971 was 65, and 86 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simmill 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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