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Simme Family History

Simme 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: Simmer, Simm, Simmet, Sime, Simmen, Simms, Timme, Simon, Summer

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Where is the Simme family from?

You can see how Simme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simme family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Simme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Simme families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Simme's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Simme families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simme 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 Simme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simme. 25% of Simme men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Simme women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simme were Truck Driver and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    18%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    14%
  • Seamstress
    14%

What Simme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Simme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simme 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Simme. 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 147 military records available for the last name Simme. For the veterans among your Simme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simme lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Simme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Simme in 1965 was 78, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simme

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simme 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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