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Simmitt Family History

Simmitt 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: Dimmitt, Summitt, Demmitt, Dummitt, Simmet, Schmitt, Hammitt, Emmitt

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Where is the Simmitt family from?

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

What did your Simmitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simmitt. 100% of Simmitt 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 268 census records available for the last name Simmitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simmitt 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Simmitt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Simmitt. For the veterans among your Simmitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simmitt lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Simmitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Simmitt in 1968 was 62, and 81 in 1989.

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