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Simell Family History

Simell 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: Simrell, Sidell, Simeon, Sell, Sewell, Wivell, Stell, Sidwell, Shell

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Where is the Simell family from?

You can see how Simell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Simell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Simell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Simell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Simell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simell ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Simell ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 142 census records available for the last name Simell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simell 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Simell. 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 19 military records available for the last name Simell. For the veterans among your Simell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Simell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Simell in 1964 was 71, and 96 in 2002.

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