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Simec Family History

Simec 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: Simer, Simic, Samec, Simes, Simek, Sime, Simon, Nemec, Simeon, Simos

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Where is the Simec family from?

You can see how Simec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simec family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Simec families living in Illinois. This was about 75% of all the recorded Simec's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Simec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simec surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simec ancestors do for a living?

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

What Simec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Simec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simec 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Simec. 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 53 military records available for the last name Simec. For the veterans among your Simec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simec lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Simec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Simec in 1964 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

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