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Similes Family History

Similes 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: Smiles, Miles, Smiley, Simpler, Simler, Sivils, Simes, Stiles, Simoes

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Similes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Similes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Similes 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Similes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Similes. For the veterans among your Similes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Similes lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1981, in the United States, Similes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Similes in 1976 was 81, and 87 in 1981.

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