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Simonsky Family History

Simonsky 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: Simonson, Sikorsky, Simonsen, Siminski, Simons, Simon, Sieminski

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Where is the Simonsky family from?

You can see how Simonsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simonsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Simonsky families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 12 Simonsky families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Simonsky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Simonsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simonsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simonsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simonsky. 50% of Simonsky men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Simonsky women worked as a Machine Operator.

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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
    50%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Miner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%

What Simonsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 329 census records available for the last name Simonsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simonsky 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Simonsky. 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 36 military records available for the last name Simonsky. For the veterans among your Simonsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simonsky lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Simonsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Simonsky in 1969 was 78, and 81 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simonsky 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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