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Simms Family History
Simms Genealogy & Family TreeSimms is a Scottish name from East Lothian, Scotland, where the family held a seat. It means "son of Simon," from the Greek given name which means "he has heard." In recent years, it is sometimes used as a given name. The earliest known ancestor--Robert Symmes--was recorded in 1379. The family motto is Fortuna et labore which means "By fortune and labor."
Other spellings include "Simes," "Sims," "Symes," and "Syms." Notable people with the surname include American football player Chris Simms (Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Tennessee Titans, Denver Broncos), American boxer Travis Simms, and American football player and sportcaster Phil Simms (New York Giants). The first Simms to come to America was Ann Simms in Maryland in 1663.
Simms Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Elizabeth Mariah Simms -- --, 1794 July 26, 1859 Virginia
- May Simms -- --, 1887 November 29, 1962 New York
- George Vernon Simms -- --, 1927 October 26, 1999 Indiana
- Mary Simms -- --, 1740 May 24, 1740 Beford
- Eleanor Simms -- --, 1782 July 27, 1833 Maryland
Simms Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Albert Ross Simms -- --, 1899 June 13, 1988 Tennessee
- John Henry Simms -- --, 1906 December 0, 1989 New York
- Eliza Simms -- --, 1853 December 10, 1914 Indiana
- Leland Paul Simms -- --, 1925 September 27, 1926 Illinois
- Carol Lynn Simms -- --, 1960 February 1, 1989 Virginia
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