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Simmens Family History

Simmens Surname Meaning

see Simmons.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Simmens family from?

You can see how Simmens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simmens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Simmens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Simmens families living in Durham. This was about 36% of all the recorded Simmens's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Simmens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simmens 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 Simmens ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Simmens. 100% of Simmens women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Simmens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Simmens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simmens 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Simmens. 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 259 military records available for the last name Simmens. For the veterans among your Simmens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simmens lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Simmens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Simmens in 1961 was 37, and 43 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simmens 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.

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