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Simack Family History

Simack Name 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: Smack, Simak, Slack, Sack, Dimick, Mack, Stack, Womack, Smock, Spack

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Where is the Simack family from?

You can see how Simack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simack family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Simack families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Simack families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Simack's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Simack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simack. 100% of Simack 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Simack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simack 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Simack. 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 7 military records available for the last name Simack. For the veterans among your Simack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simack lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1998, in the United States, Simack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Simack in 1970 was 46, and 77 in 1998.

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