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Symon Name Meaning

Scottish (eastern): variant of Simon . Czech (rarely Šymon): variant of Simon and Šimon.

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


Similar surnames: Semon, Symons, Hymon, Lymon, Simon, Hyman, Simeon, Lyson, Sympson

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Where is the Symon family from?

You can see how Symon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Symon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Symon families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1840 there was 1 Symon family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Symon's in USA. New York had the highest population of Symon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Symon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Symon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Symon. 22% of Symon men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Symon women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Symon were Caretaker and Teacher. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Sociologist
    11%
  • Caretaker
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    22%
  • Secretary
    22%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Symon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Symon 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Symon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Symon. For the veterans among your Symon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Symon lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Symon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Symon in 1949 was 64, and 75 in 2003.

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