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Simn Family History

Simn 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: Simon, Sima, Sion, Sinn, Siman, Simm, Sim, Sin, Simo, Simi

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Where is the Simn family from?

You can see how Simn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Simn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Simn families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Simn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Simn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Simn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simn 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Simn. 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 17 military records available for the last name Simn. For the veterans among your Simn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simn 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simn

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