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Simka Family History

Simka 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: Siska, Sima, Simko, Simon, Shima, Lipka, Sama, Simos, Silk, Slivka

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Where is the Simka family from?

You can see how Simka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Simka families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Simka's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Simka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Simka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Simka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simka 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Simka. 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 52 military records available for the last name Simka. For the veterans among your Simka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Simka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Simka in 1965 was 77, and 80 in 2004.

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