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Simmonds Family History

Simmonds Surname Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Simmons.

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


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Where is the Simmonds family from?

You can see how Simmonds families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simmonds family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simmonds families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 1,901 Simmonds families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Simmonds's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Simmonds families in 1891.
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What did your Simmonds ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Simmonds. 9% of Simmonds men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Simmonds women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simmonds were Builders Labourer and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Bricklayer
    4%
  • Gardener
    3%
  • Builders Labourer
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 214,000 census records available for the last name Simmonds. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simmonds 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 19,000 immigration records available for the last name Simmonds. 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 15,000 military records available for the last name Simmonds. For the veterans among your Simmonds ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simmonds lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Simmonds life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Simmonds in 1950 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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