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Simane Family History

Simane 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: Siman, Simone, Simanek, Simon, Aimone, Yamane, Siano, Sane, Soman

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Where is the Simane family from?

You can see how Simane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simane family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Simane families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Simane's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Simane families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simane 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 Simane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simane. 100% of Simane men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Simane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Simane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simane 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Simane. 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 19 military records available for the last name Simane. For the veterans among your Simane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simane lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Simane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Simane in 1964 was 68, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simane 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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