Origins of the Shimmons surname
About the Shimmonses
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Interesting facts about Shimmons
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Shimmons surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.
Who were Shimmonses most likely to marry?
Syphers
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Our tell us which families married Shimmonses.
What are the most common Shimmons first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Shimmonses
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Shimmonses in 1921
Charwoman
3
((Coal Packer))
3
Lacemaker
2
Laundress
2
Nurse
2
Common male occupations for Shimmonses in 1921
Boot Closer
3
Farm Labourer
3
Farmer
3
Silk Weaver
3
Weaver Silk And Worstead
3
