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Origins of the Simmill surname

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About the Simmills

We have a total number of 555 records for people with the last name Simmill.

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Where do most Simmills live?

In 1921, most Simmills lived in West Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Simmills

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 514 records for the Simmill surname. The oldest one dates back to 1900.

Who were Simmills most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Simmills.

What are the most common Simmill first names?

  • John
  • George
  • Sarah
  • Mary

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Simmill family members

Common jobs for Simmills

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Simmills in 1921
Domestic Servant

2

Dress Maker

2

House Servant

2

Living On Own Means

2

Schoolmistress

2

Common Male occupations for Simmills in 1921
Joiner

8

Agricultural Labourer

5

Farm Labourer

5

Blacksmith

3

Bricklayer

3

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