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Simmerley Family History

Simmerley 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: Kimberley, Kimmerle, Zimmerle, Zimmerlee, Simerly, Kimmerly, Zimmerly

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Where is the Simmerley family from?

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

What did your Simmerley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simmerley. 100% of Simmerley men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Simmerley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simmerley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Simmerley. 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 17 military records available for the last name Simmerley. For the veterans among your Simmerley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simmerley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 1997, in the United States, Simmerley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Simmerley in 1958 was 48, and 87 in 1997.

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