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Simses Family History

Simses 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: Simes, Simoes, Simos, Simmer, Sires, Sinsel, Sides, Kimsey, Imes

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simses surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Simses ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Simses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simses 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Simses. 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 4 military records available for the last name Simses. For the veterans among your Simses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simses lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Simses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Simses in 1971 was 47, and 89 in 2003.

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