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

Similar surnames: Simek, Schimek, Simak, Samek, Klimek, Stipek, Shimko, Shimon, Shimel, Scime

7K	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
938	Military Records
276	Immigration Records
3K	Census and Voter Lists
6K	Member Trees

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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.

Farmer

38%

Laborer

19%

Farming

12%

Farm laborer

Laborer

12%

Housewife

10%

Stenographer

10%

Maid

10%

What Shimek family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3K 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 List

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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Military Records

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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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

Where is the Shimek family from?

What did your Shimek ancestors do for a living?

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Farmer

38%

Laborer

19%

Farming

12%

Farm laborer

Laborer

12%

Housewife

10%

Stenographer

10%

Maid

10%

What Shimek family records will you find?

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.

Shimek Family History

Shimek Surname Meaning

18,000 record(s) for Shimek

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Where is the Shimek family from?

What did your Shimek ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Shimek family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Shimek lifespan?

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Shimek Surname Meaning

18,000 record(s) for Shimek

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Shimek family from?

What did your Shimek ancestors do for a living?

Top Male Occupations In 1940

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Shimek family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Shimek family history

What is the average Shimek lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shimek family tree

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