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Simonek Family History

Simonek 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: Simonet, Simunek, Simone, Simanek, Simones, Simon, Aimone, Limones

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Where is the Simonek family from?

You can see how Simonek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simonek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Simonek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Simonek families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Simonek's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Simonek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simonek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simonek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Simonek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Simonek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simonek 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Simonek. 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 89 military records available for the last name Simonek. For the veterans among your Simonek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simonek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Simonek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Simonek in 1963 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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