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Scimemi Family History

Scimemi Name 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: Scime, Scimeca, Simeon, Niemi, Schei, Ciresi, Scuderi, Simer, Scire

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Where is the Scimemi family from?

You can see how Scimemi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scimemi family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Scimemi families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there was 1 Scimemi family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Scimemi's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Scimemi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scimemi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Scimemi ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tailoress
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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What Scimemi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Scimemi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scimemi 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Scimemi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 51 military records available for the last name Scimemi. For the veterans among your Scimemi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scimemi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Scimemi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Scimemi in 1962 was 52, and 64 in 2003.

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