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Simims Family History

Simims 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: Simms, Simos, Simic, Mims, Simm, Sivils, Simes, Simoes, Simi, Samis

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Where is the Simims family from?

You can see how Simims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simims family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Simims family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Simims's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Simims families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simims surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Simims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simims 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Simims. 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 military records available for the last name Simims. For the veterans among your Simims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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