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Simkey Family History

Simkey 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: Sinkey, Silkey, Sidney, Sibley, Sankey, Sickel, Hiskey, Sisley

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Where is the Simkey family from?

You can see how Simkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Simkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Simkey families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Simkey's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Simkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simkey 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 54 census records available for the last name Simkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simkey 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Simkey. 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 9 military records available for the last name Simkey. For the veterans among your Simkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simkey lifespan?

Average Simkey life expectancy in 1985 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simkey 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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