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Simunek Family History

Simunek Surname Meaning

Czech (Šimůnek) and Slovak (Šimunek) are derived from a pet form of the personal name Šimun.

This name is itself a variant of Šimon, which is equivalent to Simon.

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


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Where is the Simunek family from?

You can see how Simunek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simunek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Simunek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Simunek family living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Simunek's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Simunek families in 1911.
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What did your Simunek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simunek. 69% of Simunek 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Carpenter
    10%

What Simunek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Simunek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simunek 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 232 immigration records available for the last name Simunek. 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 137 military records available for the last name Simunek. For the veterans among your Simunek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simunek lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Simunek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Simunek in 1962 was 55, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simunek 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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