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Simanas Family History

Simanas 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: Manas, Siman, Samaras, Simonis, Semans, Simanek, Simas, Simons

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Where is the Simanas family from?

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

What did your Simanas ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Simanas ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Simanas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simanas 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Simanas. 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 2 military records available for the last name Simanas. For the veterans among your Simanas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simanas lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Simanas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Simanas in 1981 was 88, and 80 in 2001.

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