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Symonton Family History

Symonton 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: Simonton, Symington, Simonson, Manton, Stanton, Shotton, Morton

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Where is the Symonton family from?

You can see how Symonton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Symonton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Symonton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Symonton families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Symonton's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Symonton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Symonton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symonton 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Symonton. 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 Symonton. For the veterans among your Symonton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symonton lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Symonton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Symonton in 1976 was 79, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Symonton 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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