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Simzer Family History

Simzer 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: Simmer, Sitzer, Simer, Simler, Sizer, Simper, Summer, Sommer, Imber

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Where is the Simzer family from?

You can see how Simzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simzer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Simzer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Simzer families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Simzer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Simzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simzer 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 Simzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Simzer. 80% of Simzer 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 1921

  • Farmer
    80%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Simzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 483 census records available for the last name Simzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simzer 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Simzer. 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 15 military records available for the last name Simzer. For the veterans among your Simzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simzer lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Simzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Simzer in 1967 was 38, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simzer 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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