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Simanek Family History

Simanek Surname Meaning

Czech (Šimánek): from a pet form of Šiman (see Siman). It is also found in Slovakia.

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


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Where is the Simanek family from?

You can see how Simanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simanek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Simanek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Simanek family living in Northwest Territories. This was 100% of all the recorded Simanek's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Simanek families in 1911.
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What did your Simanek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Labor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simanek. 31% of Simanek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Simanek women worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Farming
    20%
  • Foreman
    16%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%

What Simanek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 961 census records available for the last name Simanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simanek 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 247 immigration records available for the last name Simanek. 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 235 military records available for the last name Simanek. For the veterans among your Simanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simanek lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Simanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Simanek in 1957 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simanek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simanek ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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