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Simota Family History

Simota 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: Sirota, Simon, Mota, Simos, Hirota, Milota, Sikora, Smola, Sobota

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Where is the Simota family from?

You can see how Simota families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simota family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Simota families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Simota families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Simota's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Simota families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simota 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 Simota ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simota. 100% of Simota men worked as an Inspector.

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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

  • Inspector
    100%

What Simota family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 253 census records available for the last name Simota. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simota 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Simota. 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 66 military records available for the last name Simota. For the veterans among your Simota ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simota lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Simota life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Simota in 1963 was 65, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simota 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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