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Simrell Family History

Simrell Surname Meaning

Scottish: perhaps related to the Ulster name Sumeril a variant of Somerville.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Simrell family from?

You can see how Simrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simrell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Simrell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Simrell families living in Denbighshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Simrell's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Simrell families in 1891.
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What did your Simrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simrell. 41% of Simrell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Simrell women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    41%
  • Waiters
    10%
  • Locomotive Engineer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Simrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simrell 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Simrell. 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 445 military records available for the last name Simrell. For the veterans among your Simrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simrell lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Simrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Simrell in 1960 was 59, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simrell 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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