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Simminger Family History

Simminger 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: Hemminger, Emminger, Sickinger, Springer, Slinger, Salinger

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Where is the Simminger family from?

You can see how Simminger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simminger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Simminger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Simminger families living in Illinois. This was about 29% of all the recorded Simminger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Simminger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simminger 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 Simminger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simminger. 34% of Simminger men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Simminger women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Coxswain
    23%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Simminger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 445 census records available for the last name Simminger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simminger 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Simminger. 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 Simminger. For the veterans among your Simminger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simminger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Simminger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Simminger in 1965 was 83, and 84 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simminger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simminger 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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