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Simaitis Family History

Simaitis 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: Zemaitis, Martis, Matis, Stamatis, Stratis, Moraitis, Mattis, Simonis

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Where is the Simaitis family from?

You can see how Simaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simaitis family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Simaitis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Simaitis family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Simaitis's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Simaitis families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simaitis 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 Simaitis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simaitis. 43% of Simaitis men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Deck Hand
    29%
  • Labor
    29%

What Simaitis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Simaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simaitis 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Simaitis. 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 28 military records available for the last name Simaitis. For the veterans among your Simaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simaitis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Simaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Simaitis in 1962 was 71, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simaitis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simaitis 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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