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Simkus Family History

Simkus Surname Meaning

Lithuanian (Šimkus): adaptation of Polish Szymko (see Shimko) or of its Belorussian cognate Shimko.

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


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Where is the Simkus family from?

You can see how Simkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simkus family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Simkus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Simkus families living in Warwickshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Simkus's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Simkus families in 1891.
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What did your Simkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simkus. 77% of Simkus men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Simkus women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simkus were Farmer and Housework.

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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
    77%
  • Farmer
    24%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Simkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Simkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simkus 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 307 immigration records available for the last name Simkus. 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 316 military records available for the last name Simkus. For the veterans among your Simkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simkus lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Simkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Simkus in 1955 was 47, and 70 in 2004.

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