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Saimen Family History

Saimen 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: Salmen, Simon, Salmon, Simeon, Mammen, Kamen, Carmen, Salman, Stien

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Where is the Saimen family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saimen 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 Saimen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dressmaker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Saimen. 100% of Saimen women worked as a Dressmaker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Saimen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Saimen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saimen 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Saimen. 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 2 military records available for the last name Saimen. For the veterans among your Saimen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saimen lifespan?

Average Saimen life expectancy in 1963 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Saimen 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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