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Simanton Family History

Simanton Name 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, Manton, Stanton, Sinton, Spanton, Swanton, Simonson

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Where is the Simanton family from?

You can see how Simanton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simanton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Simanton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Simanton families living in London. This was about 85% of all the recorded Simanton's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Simanton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simanton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simanton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simanton. 30% of Simanton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Simanton women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Hand
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Simanton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simanton 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Simanton. 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 137 military records available for the last name Simanton. For the veterans among your Simanton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simanton lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Simanton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Simanton in 1964 was 68, and 74 in 2004.

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