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Simecek Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Šimeček): from a pet form of the personal name Šimon an equivalent of Simon .

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


Similar surnames: Simcik, Simunek, Simek, Shimek, Simonet, Simanek, Rieck, Dimick

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Where is the Simecek family from?

You can see how Simecek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simecek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Simecek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Simecek families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Simecek's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Simecek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simecek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simecek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simecek. 50% of Simecek men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Simecek women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 685 census records available for the last name Simecek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simecek 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Simecek. 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 189 military records available for the last name Simecek. For the veterans among your Simecek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simecek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Simecek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Simecek in 1963 was 79, and 83 in 2004.

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