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Simao Family History

Simao Surname Meaning

Portuguese (Simão): from the personal name Simão Portuguese form of Simon.

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


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Where is the Simao family from?

You can see how Simao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simao family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Simao families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Simao's in USA. California had the highest population of Simao families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simao 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 Simao ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simao. 100% of Simao men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Simao family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Simao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simao 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 775 immigration records available for the last name Simao. 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 123 military records available for the last name Simao. For the veterans among your Simao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simao lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Simao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Simao in 1953 was 49, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simao 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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