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Simonides Family History

Simonides 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: Simonis, Simonds, Simones, Limones, Simonet, Simoes, Simonich

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Where is the Simonides family from?

You can see how Simonides families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simonides family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Simonides family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Simonides's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Simonides families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simonides 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 Simonides ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simonides. 100% of Simonides men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Simonides. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simonides 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Simonides. 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 86 military records available for the last name Simonides. For the veterans among your Simonides ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simonides lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Simonides life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Simonides in 1962 was 72, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simonides 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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