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Simna Family History

Simna 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, Siena, Sirna, Simon, Shima, Sama, Senna, Simos, Sinai, Zima

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Where is the Simna family from?

You can see how Simna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simna family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Simna families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Simna families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Simna's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Simna families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simna surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simna ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Simna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simna 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Simna. 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 40 military records available for the last name Simna. For the veterans among your Simna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simna lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Simna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Simna in 1964 was 58, and 69 in 2002.

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