Origins of the Simester surname
About the Simesters
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Interesting facts about Simester
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Simester surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.
Who were Simesters most likely to marry?
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What are the most common Simester first names?
John
James
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Simesters
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Simesters in 1921
Cotton Weaver
7
House Servant
6
Cotton Winder
5
Laundress
5
Domestic Servant
4
Common male occupations for Simesters in 1921
Stone Mason
14
Rope Maker
8
Coal Miner
6
Farmer
5
General Labourer
5
