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Simonet Name Meaning

French: from a pet form of the personal name Simon . American shortened form of Italian Simonetti or perhaps Simonetta .

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


Similar surnames: Simone, Simonetta, Simonetti, Simoneau, Simonin, Monet, Simonette

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Where is the Simonet family from?

You can see how Simonet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simonet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Simonet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Simonet families living in Quebec. This was about 47% of all the recorded Simonet's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Simonet families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simonet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simonet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simonet. 43% of Simonet men worked as a Salesman and 28% of Simonet women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simonet were Retail Salesman and Maid. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    43%
  • Labor
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Retail Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    28%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Registered Nurse
    19%
  • Maid
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Simonet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simonet 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Simonet. 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 356 military records available for the last name Simonet. For the veterans among your Simonet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simonet lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Simonet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Simonet in 1960 was 58, and 69 in 2004.

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