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Simelson Family History

Simelson 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: Samelson, Simenson, Simerson, Simeon, Melson, Samuelson, Simpson

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Where is the Simelson family from?

You can see how Simelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simelson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Simelson families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 8 Simelson families living in Clackmannanshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Simelson's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Simelson families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simelson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Simelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simelson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Simelson. 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 14 military records available for the last name Simelson. For the veterans among your Simelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simelson lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Simelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Simelson in 1980 was 89, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simelson 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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