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Simk Family History

Simk 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: Silk, Sik, Sima, Siek, Sink, Sick, Simm, Sim, Simek, Simo

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Where is the Simk family from?

You can see how Simk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Simk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Simk family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Simk's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Simk families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simk 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 162 census records available for the last name Simk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simk 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Simk. 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 14 military records available for the last name Simk. For the veterans among your Simk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simk lifespan?

Average Simk life expectancy in 1993 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simk 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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