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Simmans Family History

Simmans Name Meaning

see Simmons .

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


Similar surnames: Simmons, Sirmans, Timmons, Kimmons, Siman, Semans, Sigman, Simas

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Where is the Simmans family from?

You can see how Simmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simmans family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Simmans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Simmans family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Simmans's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Simmans families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simmans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simmans ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simmans. 28% of Simmans men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Simmans women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simmans were Farming and Housewife. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Simmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simmans 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Simmans. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 108 military records available for the last name Simmans. For the veterans among your Simmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simmans lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Simmans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Simmans in 1964 was 69, and 87 in 2003.

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