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Simbeck Family History

Simbeck Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places in Bavaria called Simbach.

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


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Where is the Simbeck family from?

You can see how Simbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Simbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Simbeck family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Simbeck's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Simbeck families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simbeck 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 Simbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simbeck. 39% of Simbeck men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Simbeck women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simbeck were Clerk and New Worker.

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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
    39%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Foreman
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    37%
  • Monitor
    28%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%

What Simbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Simbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simbeck 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Simbeck. 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 808 military records available for the last name Simbeck. For the veterans among your Simbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simbeck lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Simbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Simbeck in 1960 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simbeck 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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