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Simnick Family History

Simnick 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: Shinnick, Dimick, Lipnick, Senick, Winnick, Sinicki, Dimmick, Schnick

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Where is the Simnick family from?

You can see how Simnick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simnick family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Simnick families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Simnick families living in Northumberland. This was about 38% of all the recorded Simnick's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Simnick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simnick 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 Simnick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and House Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simnick. 24% of Simnick men worked as a Miner and 25% of Simnick women worked as a House Wife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simnick were Carpenter and Helper.

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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

  • Miner
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Maintenance Man
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Wife
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Helper
    25%

What Simnick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 592 census records available for the last name Simnick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simnick 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Simnick. 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 35 military records available for the last name Simnick. For the veterans among your Simnick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simnick lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Simnick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Simnick in 1959 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simnick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simnick 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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