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Simakas Family History

Simakas Surname 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: Samaras, Simak, Simas, Simkus, Maras, Sakai, Salas, Makos, Simos

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simakas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Simakas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simakas. 100% of Simakas men worked as a Painter.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Simakas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simakas 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Simakas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Simakas. For the veterans among your Simakas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simakas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Simakas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Simakas in 1969 was 52, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simakas 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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