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Simoneau Family History

Simoneau Surname Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Simon.

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


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Where is the Simoneau family from?

You can see how Simoneau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simoneau family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Simoneau families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 659 Simoneau families living in Quebec. This was about 94% of all the recorded Simoneau's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Simoneau families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simoneau 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 Simoneau ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simoneau. 19% of Simoneau men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Simoneau women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simoneau were Painter and Repairer.

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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
    19%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Painter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    11%
  • Spinner
    11%
  • Sewer
    9%
  • Repairer
    9%

What Simoneau family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Simoneau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simoneau 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 982 immigration records available for the last name Simoneau. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Simoneau. For the veterans among your Simoneau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simoneau lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Simoneau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Simoneau in 1959 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simoneau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simoneau 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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