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Simke Family History

Simke 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: Limke, Simko, Sime, Silke, Pike, Simon, Simos, Humke, Silk, Sickel

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Where is the Simke family from?

You can see how Simke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Simke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Simke families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Simke's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Simke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simke ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Simke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simke 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Simke. 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 48 military records available for the last name Simke. For the veterans among your Simke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simke lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Simke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Simke in 1947 was 31, and 54 in 2004.

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