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Simmert Family History

Simmert 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: Simmer, Simmet, Simmers, Summer, Sommer, Limmer, Wimmer, Kimmer

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Where is the Simmert family from?

You can see how Simmert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simmert family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Simmert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Simmert families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Simmert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Simmert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simmert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simmert ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Simmert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simmert 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Simmert. 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 84 military records available for the last name Simmert. For the veterans among your Simmert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simmert lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Simmert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Simmert in 1965 was 70, and 98 in 2002.

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