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Siml Family History

Siml 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: Sima, Simm, Sim, Simo, Sill, Simi, Sime, Sigl, Sims, Kim

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Where is the Siml family from?

You can see how Siml families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Siml family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Siml families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Siml family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Siml's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Siml families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Siml surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Siml ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Siml. 100% of Siml men worked as a Dentist. .

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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

  • Dentist
    100%
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Census Records

There are 299 census records available for the last name Siml. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Siml 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Siml. 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 488 military records available for the last name Siml. For the veterans among your Siml ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Siml lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Siml life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Siml in 1974 was 75, and 81 in 2004.

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