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Simanoff Family History

Simanoff 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: Romanoff, Ivanoff, Siano, Danoff, Granoff, Imhoff, Janoff, Siman

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Where is the Simanoff family from?

You can see how Simanoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simanoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Simanoff families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Simanoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Simanoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simanoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Simanoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simanoff 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Simanoff. 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 13 military records available for the last name Simanoff. For the veterans among your Simanoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simanoff lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1989, in the United States, Simanoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Simanoff in 1966 was 83, and 75 in 1989.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simanoff 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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