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Simshaw Family History

Simshaw 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: Grimshaw, Ramshaw, Hinshaw, Dishaw, Shaw, Henshaw, Kershaw, Deshaw

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Where is the Simshaw family from?

You can see how Simshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simshaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Simshaw family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Simshaw's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Simshaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simshaw 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 39 census records available for the last name Simshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simshaw 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Simshaw. 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 7 military records available for the last name Simshaw. For the veterans among your Simshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simshaw lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Simshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Simshaw in 1972 was 74, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simshaw 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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