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Simney Family History

Simney 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: Sidney, Sisney, Zimney, Sibley, Binney, Sisley, Simmer, Finney

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Where is the Simney family from?

You can see how Simney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1901. The most Simney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Simney families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Simney's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Simney families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Simney. 100% of Simney 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Simney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simney 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Simney. 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 13 military records available for the last name Simney. For the veterans among your Simney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simney lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Simney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Simney in 1969 was 52, and 83 in 2000.

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