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Simrall Family History

Simrall 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: Simrell, Sumrall, Siddall, Small, Kimball, Sumrell, Israel, Strahl

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Where is the Simrall family from?

You can see how Simrall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simrall family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Simrall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Simrall families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Simrall's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Simrall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simrall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simrall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simrall. 40% of Simrall men worked as a Lawyer. .

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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

  • Lawyer
    40%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
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What Simrall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 579 census records available for the last name Simrall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simrall 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Simrall. 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 206 military records available for the last name Simrall. For the veterans among your Simrall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simrall lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Simrall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Simrall in 1965 was 68, and 91 in 2003.

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