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Simmoms Family History

Simmoms 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: Simmons, Simos, Timmons, Kimmons, Simoes, Simons, Nimmons, Sammons

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Where is the Simmoms family from?

You can see how Simmoms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simmoms family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Simmoms families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Simmoms families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Simmoms's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Simmoms families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simmoms surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simmoms ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simmoms. 48% of Simmoms men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    48%
  • Farmer
    42%
  • Manager
    12%
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Simmoms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simmoms 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Simmoms. 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 76 military records available for the last name Simmoms. For the veterans among your Simmoms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simmoms lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2002, in the United States, Simmoms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Simmoms in 1993 was 66, and 53 in 2002.

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