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Simnett Family History

Simnett Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire Derbyshire Norfolk): from the Old French and Middle English personal name Simonet, a pet form of Simon + the diminutive suffix -et.

The English surname was reinforced through Huguenot immigration.

See also Symonette.

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


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Where is the Simnett family from?

You can see how Simnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Simnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Simnett families living in Staffordshire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Simnett's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Simnett families in 1891.
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What did your Simnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Moulder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Simnett. 100% of Simnett men worked as an Iron Moulder and 88% of Simnett 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Iron Moulder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Simnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simnett 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Simnett. 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 177 military records available for the last name Simnett. For the veterans among your Simnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simnett lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Simnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Simnett in 1977 was 88, and 88 in 2004.

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