Origins of the Simson surname
About the Simsons
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Interesting facts about Simson
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Simson surname. The oldest one dates back to 1509.
What are the most common Simson first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Simsons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Simsons in 1921
F S
56
Dressmaker
43
Living On Own Means
41
House Servant
35
Annuitant
33
Common male occupations for Simsons in 1921
Weaver
102
Farmer
60
Agricultural Labourer
53
Coal Miner
52
Mason
45
