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Simien Family History

Simien Surname Meaning

French (southern): rare variant of Simian from a regional variant of the personal name Siméon (see Simeon) or perhaps from a short form of the personal name Massimian, a regional variant of Maximien (see Massimino).

In the US it is found mainly among African Americans, mostly in TX and LA.

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


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Where is the Simien family from?

You can see how Simien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Simien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Simien family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Simien's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Simien families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simien 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 Simien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simien. 38% of Simien men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Simien women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simien were Laborer and Maid.

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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
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    36%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Simien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Simien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simien 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Simien. 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 225 military records available for the last name Simien. For the veterans among your Simien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simien lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Simien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Simien in 1953 was 34, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simien 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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