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Simsar Family History

Simsar 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: Simar, Simmer, Sima, Cisar, Simer, Sitar, Samsa, Siman, Semar, Sisak

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Where is the Simsar family from?

You can see how Simsar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simsar family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Simsar family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Simsar's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Simsar families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simsar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simsar ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Simsar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simsar 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Simsar. 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 2 military records available for the last name Simsar. For the veterans among your Simsar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simsar lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1990, in the United States, Simsar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Simsar in 1981 was 77, and 83 in 1990.

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