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Simoens Family History

Simoens 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: Simoes, Simons, Simon, Simos, Simmons, Simonis, Simes, Simone, Soens

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Where is the Simoens family from?

You can see how Simoens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simoens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Simoens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Simoens families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Simoens's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Simoens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simoens 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 Simoens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simoens. 43% of Simoens men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Painter
    29%

What Simoens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 601 census records available for the last name Simoens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simoens 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 285 immigration records available for the last name Simoens. 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 40 military records available for the last name Simoens. For the veterans among your Simoens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simoens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Simoens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Simoens in 1963 was 66, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simoens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simoens 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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