Simm Family History

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Simm Name Meaning

Northern English (Lancashire and Northumberland): variant spelling of Sim. German: from a short form of the personal name Simon (see Simon).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Sim, Timm, Imm, Simo, Kimm, Siem, Sima, Pimm, Simi, Simar

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Simm Family Origin

Where is the Simm family from?

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You can see how Simm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simm families were found in the UK in 1891. In 1911 there were 16 Simm families living in Ontario. This was about 28% of all the recorded Simm's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Simm families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Simm Family Occupations

What did your Simm ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Assistant C were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Simm. 28% of Simm men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Simm women worked as an Assistant C. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simm were Bricklayer and Stenographer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Blacksmith
    5%
  • Bricklayer
    5%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Assistant C
    20%
  • Ruitter
    20%
  • Servant
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Simm Historical Records

What Simm family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 22,000 census records available for the last name Simm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simm census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Simm. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Simm. For the veterans among your Simm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Simm Life Expectancy

What is the average Simm lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Simm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Simm in 1962 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simm 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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