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Simolton Family History

Simolton 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: Simonton, Simonson, Molton, Simon, Hilton, Moulton, Holton, Colton

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Where is the Simolton family from?

You can see how Simolton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simolton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Simolton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Simolton families living in Georgia. This was about 92% of all the recorded Simolton's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Simolton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simolton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simolton ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Simolton ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Simolton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simolton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Simolton. 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 8 military records available for the last name Simolton. For the veterans among your Simolton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simolton lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1992, in the United States, Simolton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Simolton in 1977 was 80, and 92 in 1992.

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