Origins of the Simson surname

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    In 1921, most Simsons lived in london

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    2,500 Simson Travel & migration records
    10,000 Simsons found in all Census records

    Interesting facts about Simson

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    Common jobs for Simsons

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    Commmon female occupations for Simsons in 1921

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    56

    Dressmaker

    43

    Living On Own Means

    41

    House Servant

    35

    Annuitant

    33

    Commmon male occupations for Simsons in 1921

    Weaver

    102

    Farmer

    60

    Agricultural Labourer

    53

    Coal Miner

    52

    Mason

    45

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