Origins of the Simner surname

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    In 1921, most Simners lived in west-midlands

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    170 Simner Travel & migration records
    1,000 Simners found in all Census records

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    Common jobs for Simners

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

    Commmon female occupations for Simners in 1921

    Widow

    5

    Chocolate Manufacturer

    3

    Dressmaker

    3

    House Servant

    3

    Cotton Weaver

    2

    Commmon male occupations for Simners in 1921

    Joiner

    10

    Lath Render

    7

    Clockmaker

    6

    General Labourer

    5

    Mariner

    5

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