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Simerlein Family History

Simerlein 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: Bierlein, Sumerlin, Merlin, Serlin, Kimberlin, Sieren, Sauerwein

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Where is the Simerlein family from?

You can see how Simerlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simerlein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Simerlein families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Simerlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Simerlein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simerlein 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 Simerlein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Locomotive Fireman and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simerlein. 100% of Simerlein men worked as a Locomotive Fireman and 100% of Simerlein women worked as a Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Locomotive Fireman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Simerlein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 144 census records available for the last name Simerlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simerlein 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Simerlein. 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 46 military records available for the last name Simerlein. For the veterans among your Simerlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simerlein lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Simerlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Simerlein in 1971 was 56, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simerlein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simerlein 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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