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Simat Family History

Simat 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: Sima, Siman, Simar, Simao, Simak, Simas, Simon, Shima, Sama, Pilat

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Where is the Simat family from?

You can see how Simat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Simat family living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Simat's in USA. New Jersey and 2 other states had the highest population of Simat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simat 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 Simat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simat. 100% of Simat 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 Simat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Simat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simat 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Simat. 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 44 military records available for the last name Simat. For the veterans among your Simat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simat lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Simat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Simat in 1964 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simat 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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