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Simer Family History

Simer Surname Meaning

English (Essex): occupational name for a roper or a loader from an agent derivative of Middle English sime ‘cord rope’ (Old English sīma) or Middle English simen ‘to load’ (Old English sīman).

Shortened form of Picklesimer a surname of German origin.

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


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Where is the Simer family from?

You can see how Simer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Simer families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Simer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Simer families in 1891.
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What did your Simer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Simer. 100% of Simer 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Simer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simer 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 688 immigration records available for the last name Simer. 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 660 military records available for the last name Simer. For the veterans among your Simer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Simer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Simer in 1945 was 22, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simer 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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