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Simsen Family History

Simsen 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: Simson, Siemsen, Simmen, Somsen, Simien, Simon, Samson, Simeon

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Where is the Simsen family from?

You can see how Simsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Simsen families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Simsen family living in Dunbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Simsen's in Scotland. Dunbartonshire had the highest population of Simsen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simsen 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 Simsen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Simsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simsen 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Simsen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Simsen. For the veterans among your Simsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simsen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Simsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Simsen in 1970 was 75, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simsen 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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