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Simitz Family History

Simitz 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: Smith, Spitz, Sitz, Simic, Seitz, Steitz, Nemitz, Smit, Mitz, Simi

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Where is the Simitz family from?

You can see how Simitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simitz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Simitz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Simitz families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Simitz's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Simitz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simitz 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 142 census records available for the last name Simitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simitz 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Simitz. 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 52 military records available for the last name Simitz. For the veterans among your Simitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simitz lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Simitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Simitz in 1965 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simitz 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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