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Simas Family History

Simas Surname Meaning

Portuguese: from the personal name Simas unexplained.

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


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Where is the Simas family from?

You can see how Simas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Simas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Simas families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Simas's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Simas families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simas 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 Simas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simas. 19% of Simas men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Simas women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simas were Salesman and Cloth Inspector.

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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
    19%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Cloth Inspector
    10%

What Simas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Simas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simas 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Simas. 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 934 military records available for the last name Simas. For the veterans among your Simas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simas lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Simas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Simas in 1945 was 41, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simas 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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