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Simo Family History

Simo Surname Meaning

Catalan (Simó): from the personal name Simó, the Catalan form of Simon.

Hungarian (Simó): from the personal name Simó, a pet form of Simon.

Albanian: from a short form of the personal name Simon.

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


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Where is the Simo family from?

You can see how Simo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simo family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Simo families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Simo families living in Ontario. This was about 42% of all the recorded Simo's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Simo families in 1911.
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What did your Simo ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Simo. 100% of Simo men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Simo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simo 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Simo. 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 625 military records available for the last name Simo. For the veterans among your Simo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simo lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Simo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Simo in 1962 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simo 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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