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Simmins Family History

Simmins Name Meaning

see Simmons .

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


Similar surnames: Simmons, Timmins, Simkins, Kimmins, Timmons, Simkin, Kimmons, Siggins

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Where is the Simmins family from?

You can see how Simmins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simmins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simmins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Simmins families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Simmins's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Simmins families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simmins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Simmins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simmins. 35% of Simmins men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Simmins women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simmins were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    14%
  • Servant
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    7%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Simmins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simmins 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 703 immigration records available for the last name Simmins. 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 393 military records available for the last name Simmins. For the veterans among your Simmins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simmins lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Simmins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Simmins in 1969 was 76, and 69 in 2004.

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