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Simonoff Family History

Simonoff 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: Simon, Stoloff, Romanoff, Imhoff, Siconolfi, Sarnoff, Simonis

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Where is the Simonoff family from?

You can see how Simonoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simonoff family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Simonoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Simonoff families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Simonoff's in USA. New York had the highest population of Simonoff families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simonoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Simonoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simonoff. 39% of Simonoff men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Simonoff women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simonoff were Operator and Housewife. .

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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%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Plumber
    17%
  • Operator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Seamstress
    23%
  • Operator
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
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Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Simonoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simonoff 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Simonoff. 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 175 military records available for the last name Simonoff. For the veterans among your Simonoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simonoff lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Simonoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Simonoff in 1960 was 69, and 76 in 2004.

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