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Simerly Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Zimmerle .

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


Similar surnames: Siverly, Simmer, Epperly, Bierly, Sitterly, Stitely, Zimmerly, Hinely

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Where is the Simerly family from?

You can see how Simerly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simerly family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simerly families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Simerly families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Simerly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Simerly families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simerly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simerly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simerly. 31% of Simerly men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Simerly women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simerly were Farm Laborer and House Wife. .

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Nurse
    18%
  • None
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • House Wife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Simerly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simerly 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Simerly. 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 799 military records available for the last name Simerly. For the veterans among your Simerly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simerly lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Simerly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Simerly in 1952 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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