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Simonds Family History

Simonds Surname Meaning

English (Berkshire): variant (with excrescent -d) of Simons.

Altered form of French (of Flemish or German origin) or North German Simons.

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


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Where is the Simonds family from?

You can see how Simonds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simonds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simonds families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 128 Simonds families living in London. This was about 15% of all the recorded Simonds's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Simonds families in 1891.
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What did your Simonds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Simonds. 20% of Simonds men worked as a Bricklayer and 72% of Simonds women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simonds were Window Cleaner and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • General Labourer
    10%
  • House Decorator
    10%
  • Window Cleaner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    6%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 47,000 census records available for the last name Simonds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simonds 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 15,000 immigration records available for the last name Simonds. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 9,000 military records available for the last name Simonds. For the veterans among your Simonds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simonds lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Simonds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1956. The average life expectancy for Simonds in 1951 was 46, and 79 in 2004.

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