This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Simmands family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Simmands Family History

Simmands Surname 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: Simmonds, Simmons, Simonds, Symmonds, Sirmans, Timmons, Kimmons

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Simmands family from?

You can see how Simmands families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simmands family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Simmands families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Simmands families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Simmands's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Simmands families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simmands surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Simmands ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer (h W ) was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Simmands. 100% of Simmands men worked as a Colliery Hewer (h W ).

View Census Data for Simmands | Data not to scale

*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 1939

  • Colliery Hewer (h W )
    100%

What Simmands family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Simmands. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simmands census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Simmands

Passenger Lists

There are 18 immigration records available for the last name Simmands. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Simmands immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Simmands. For the veterans among your Simmands ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Simmands military records

You've only scratched the surface of Simmands family history

Discover More

What is the average Simmands lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simmands ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simmands

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Simmands family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial