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Simnitt Family History

Simnitt 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: Sinnott, Sinnett, Dimmitt, Summitt, Smith, Minett, Lippitt, Sibbett

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Where is the Simnitt family from?

You can see how Simnitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simnitt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Simnitt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 49 Simnitt families living in Staffordshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Simnitt's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Simnitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simnitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simnitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simnitt. 42% of Simnitt 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
    42%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • New Worker
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Simnitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simnitt 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Simnitt. 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 67 military records available for the last name Simnitt. For the veterans among your Simnitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simnitt lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Simnitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Simnitt in 1958 was 62, and 89 in 2004.

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