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Simering Family History

Simering Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Simmering, Spiering, Siefring, Viering, Siverling, Sieling, Seering

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Where is the Simering family from?

You can see how Simering families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simering family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Simering families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Simering families living in Illinois. This was about 91% of all the recorded Simering's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Simering families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simering surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Simering. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simering 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Simering. 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 124 military records available for the last name Simering. For the veterans among your Simering ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simering lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Simering life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Simering in 1967 was 87, and 75 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simering 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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