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Shimek Family History

Shimek Surname Meaning

The Americanized form of Czech, Croatian, and Slovenian Šimek (see Simek) is widely recognized.

This name has a Polish cognate, Szymek, which also has its roots in a pet form of the personal name Szymon.

For reference, Szymon is linked to the name Simon, highlighting the connections between these names across different cultures.

Both Šimek and Szymek showcase the variations and adaptations of names in different linguistic contexts.

This demonstrates how names evolve while maintaining a connection to their origins.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shimek family from?

You can see how Shimek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shimek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Shimek families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shimek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shimek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimek 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 Shimek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shimek. 38% of Shimek men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Shimek women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shimek were Farm Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Maid
    10%

What Shimek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shimek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimek 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 276 immigration records available for the last name Shimek. 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 938 military records available for the last name Shimek. For the veterans among your Shimek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimek lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Shimek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shimek in 1947 was 37, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimek 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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