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Symmes Family History

Symmes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sims.

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


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Where is the Symmes family from?

You can see how Symmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Symmes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Symmes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Symmes families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Symmes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Symmes families in 1891.
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What did your Symmes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Symmes. 82% of Symmes 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
    82%
  • Domestic Servant
    19%

What Symmes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Symmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symmes 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 798 immigration records available for the last name Symmes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Symmes. For the veterans among your Symmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symmes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Symmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Symmes in 1956 was 65, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Symmes 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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