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Simerl Family History

Simerl 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, Simerly, Simeon, Smyrl, Simmer, Rimer, Spoerl, Heimerl, Imel

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Where is the Simerl family from?

You can see how Simerl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simerl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Simerl families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Simerl families living in Missouri. This was about 54% of all the recorded Simerl's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Simerl families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simerl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simerl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simerl. 67% of Simerl 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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Simerl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simerl 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Simerl. 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 137 military records available for the last name Simerl. For the veterans among your Simerl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simerl lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Simerl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Simerl in 1945 was 30, and 86 in 2004.

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