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Simmonds Name Meaning

English (southeastern): variant of Simmons .

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


Similar surnames: Simonds, Symmonds, Simones, Sigmond, Simmon, Simonis, Sirmons

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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 1911 there were 69 Simmonds families living in Ontario. This was about 32% of all the recorded Simmonds's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Simmonds families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simmonds surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simmonds ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Simmonds. 25% of Simmonds men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Simmonds women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simmonds were Carpenter and Income. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Laborer
    9%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Income
    12%
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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 Canada, 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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