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Symore Family History

Symore 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: Wymore, Seymore, More, Shore, Ashmore, Haymore, Amore, Score, Samora

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Where is the Symore family from?

You can see how Symore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Symore family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Symore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Symore family living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Symore's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Symore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Symore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Symore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Symore. 24% of Symore men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Symore women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Symore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Symore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symore 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Symore. 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 26 military records available for the last name Symore. For the veterans among your Symore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symore lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Symore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Symore in 1971 was 88, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Symore 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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