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Simmen Family History

Simmen Surname Meaning

German Swiss German and Danish: variant of Simon. English: variant of Simon. English: occupational name denoting ‘Sim's servant’ from Middle English Sim + man.

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


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Where is the Simmen family from?

You can see how Simmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simmen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Simmen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Simmen families living in Alberta. This was about 73% of all the recorded Simmen's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Simmen families in 1911.
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What did your Simmen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simmen. 22% of Simmen men worked as a Salesman and 60% of Simmen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simmen were Clerk and Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    22%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Fireman
    11%
  • Clerk
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Simmen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Simmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simmen 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 587 immigration records available for the last name Simmen. 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 371 military records available for the last name Simmen. For the veterans among your Simmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simmen lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Simmen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Simmen in 1956 was 39, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simmen 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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