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Simi Family History

Simi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Simo (from Latin simus ‘snub-nosed’) or Simio (from Latin eximius ‘eminent’).

This surname is also found in Corsica and southern France.

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


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Where is the Simi family from?

You can see how Simi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simi family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Simi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Simi family living in Wiltshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Simi's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Simi families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simi 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 Simi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simi. 27% of Simi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Simi women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Painter
    9%
  • Butcher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Simi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Simi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simi 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 919 immigration records available for the last name Simi. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Simi. For the veterans among your Simi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simi lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Simi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Simi in 1960 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simi 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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