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Simenson Family History

Simenson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Simensen.

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


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Where is the Simenson family from?

You can see how Simenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Simenson families living in Wiltshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Simenson's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Simenson families in 1891.
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What did your Simenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Simenson. 100% of Simenson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Simenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simenson 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Simenson. 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 478 military records available for the last name Simenson. For the veterans among your Simenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simenson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Simenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Simenson in 1956 was 67, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simenson 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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