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Simecek Family History

Simecek Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Šimeček): from a pet form of the personal name Šimon an equivalent of Simon.

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


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Where is the Simecek family from?

You can see how Simecek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simecek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Simecek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Simecek family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Simecek's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Simecek families in 1891.
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What did your Simecek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simecek. 50% of Simecek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Simecek women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Simecek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Simecek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simecek 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Simecek. 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 189 military records available for the last name Simecek. For the veterans among your Simecek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simecek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Simecek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Simecek in 1963 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simecek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simecek 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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