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Simington Name Meaning

Irish form of Scottish Symington taken to Ulster from Scotland in the early 17th century.

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


Similar surnames: Symington, Livingston, Pilkington, Simonton, Covington, Sinton

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Where is the Simington family from?

You can see how Simington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 25 Simington families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Simington's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Simington families in 1911.
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What did your Simington ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Simington. 100% of Simington men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Simington women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Simington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simington 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 896 immigration records available for the last name Simington. 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 882 military records available for the last name Simington. For the veterans among your Simington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simington lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Simington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Simington in 1957 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

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