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Symon Family History

Symon Surname Meaning

Scottish (eastern): variant of Simon. Czech (rarely Šymon): variant of Simon and Šimon.

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


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Where is the Symon family from?

You can see how Symon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Symon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Symon families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 35 Symon families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Symon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Symon families in 1891.
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What did your Symon 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 Symon. 43% of Symon men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Symon women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Symon were Medical Practionier and Domestic Servant.

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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
    43%
  • Electrical Engineer
    29%
  • Medical Practionier
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Tailors Machinist
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Symon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symon 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Symon. 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 Symon. For the veterans among your Symon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symon lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Symon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Symon in 1949 was 64, and 75 in 2003.

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