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Simley Family History

Simley Name 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: Sibley, Sisley, Simler, Sigley, Sidley, Sivley, Sidney, Pilley

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Where is the Simley family from?

You can see how Simley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 3 Simley families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Simley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Simley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simley. 28% of Simley men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Simley women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simley were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Farm Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • W P A Swing Pay
    23%
  • Maid
    23%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Simley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simley 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Simley. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 162 military records available for the last name Simley. For the veterans among your Simley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Simley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Simley in 1966 was 67, and 80 in 2004.

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