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Sime Name Meaning

Scottish (Angus) and English: variant of Sim . Altered form of Norwegian Seim .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sim, Syme, Simm, Sem, Sims, Kime, Simes, Simi, Simo, Stine

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Where is the Sime family from?

You can see how Sime families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sime family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sime families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 49 Sime families living in Ontario. This was about 49% of all the recorded Sime's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sime families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sime surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sime ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sime. 63% of Sime men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Sime women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sime were Labourer and Salesman. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    63%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Plumber
    13%
  • Labourer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Sales Lady
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
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Census Records

There are 24,000 census records available for the last name Sime. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sime 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Sime. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Sime. For the veterans among your Sime ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sime lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sime life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sime in 1950 was 49, and 84 in 2004.

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