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Symott Family History

Symott 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: Slott, Schott, Sprott, Stott, Syrett, Mott, Smoot, Yott, Shott

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Where is the Symott family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Symott 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 Symott ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Seamstress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Symott. 50% of Symott women worked as a Seamstress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Bench Hand
    50%

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Census Records

There are 82 census records available for the last name Symott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symott 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Symott. 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 5 military records available for the last name Symott. For the veterans among your Symott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symott lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Symott

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