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Simonsson Family History

Simonsson Surname 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: Simonson, Simenson, Simonsen, Simonton, Soisson, Sisson, Simpson

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Where is the Simonsson family from?

You can see how Simonsson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simonsson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Simonsson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Simonsson family living in Durham. This was about 50% of all the recorded Simonsson's in United Kingdom. Durham and 1 other county had the highest population of Simonsson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Simonsson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simonsson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Simonsson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Simonsson. For the veterans among your Simonsson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simonsson lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Simonsson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Simonsson in 1969 was 71, and 68 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simonsson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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