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Symmonds Family History

Symmonds Surname Meaning

English: variant of Symonds.

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


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Where is the Symmonds family from?

You can see how Symmonds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Symmonds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Symmonds families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Symmonds families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Symmonds's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Symmonds families in 1891.
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What did your Symmonds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Symmonds. 30% of Symmonds men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Symmonds women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Symmonds were Incapacitated and Landlady (public House).

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    30%
  • General Farm Labourer
    12%
  • Old Age Pension
    12%
  • Incapacitated
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Student Nurse
    3%
  • Cook
    3%
  • Landlady (public House)
    3%

What Symmonds family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Symmonds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symmonds 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 620 immigration records available for the last name Symmonds. 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 Symmonds. For the veterans among your Symmonds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symmonds lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Symmonds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Symmonds in 1963 was 73, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Symmonds 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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