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Simenson Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Simensen .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Simensen, Simonson, Iverson, Swensen, Jenson, Simonton, Jimerson

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Where is the Simenson family from?

You can see how Simenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Simenson family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Simenson's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Simenson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simenson 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 Simenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simenson. 30% of Simenson men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Simenson women worked as a Beautician. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simenson were Carpenter and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Simenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simenson 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Simenson. 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 478 military records available for the last name Simenson. For the veterans among your Simenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simenson lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Simenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Simenson in 1956 was 67, and 66 in 2004.

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