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Simins Family History

Simins 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: Simons, Simkins, Simon, Simos, Simmons, Simkin, Smink, Simic, Siino

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Where is the Simins family from?

You can see how Simins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Simins families living in Surrey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Simins's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Simins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, School Master and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Simins. 100% of Simins men worked as a School Master and 100% of Simins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • School Master
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Simins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simins 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Simins. 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 146 military records available for the last name Simins. For the veterans among your Simins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simins lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Simins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Simins in 1963 was 86, and 55 in 2003.

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