Origins of the Simon surname
About the Simons
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Interesting facts about Simon
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Simon surname. The oldest one dates back to 1100.
What are the most common Simon first names?
John
Joseph
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Simons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Simons in 1921
Dressmaker
99
House Servant
49
Living On Own Means
49
Tailoress
46
Domestic Servant
44
Common male occupations for Simons in 1921
Coal Miner
179
Tailor
148
Farmer
125
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
93
Farm Hands
89
