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Simchak Family History

Simchak 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: Sinchak, Demchak, Simcik, Simak, Schalk, Sica, Machak, Sichel, Sima

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Where is the Simchak family from?

You can see how Simchak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simchak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Simchak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 53% of all the recorded Simchak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Simchak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simchak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simchak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simchak. 39% of Simchak men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Simchak women worked as a New Worker. .

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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
    39%
  • Miner
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Polisher
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%
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What Simchak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Simchak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simchak 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Simchak. 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 138 military records available for the last name Simchak. For the veterans among your Simchak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simchak lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Simchak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Simchak in 1965 was 58, and 91 in 2004.

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