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Simila Family History

Simila 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: Sibila, Smola, Sicilia, Sumida, Sima, Simic, Sibilia, Sivils, Silla

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Where is the Simila family from?

You can see how Simila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simila family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Simila families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Simila family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Simila's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Simila families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simila 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 Simila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simila. 43% of Simila men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Simila women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simila were Truck Driver and Servant. .

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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
    43%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Servant
    50%
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What Simila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Simila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simila 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Simila. 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 267 military records available for the last name Simila. For the veterans among your Simila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simila lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Simila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Simila in 1958 was 44, and 70 in 2003.

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