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Simma Family History

Simma 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: Sima, Somma, Simm, Summa, Simms, Simon, Shima, Imm, Sama, Kimm

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Where is the Simma family from?

You can see how Simma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simma family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Simma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Simma family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Simma's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Simma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simma. 30% of Simma men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Simma women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simma were Labor and Waitress. .

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Labor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Servant
    10%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Waitress
    7%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Simma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simma 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Simma. 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 83 military records available for the last name Simma. For the veterans among your Simma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simma lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Simma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Simma in 1967 was 54, and 72 in 2003.

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