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Simon Family History
Simon Genealogy & Family TreeSimon is an English name from Devon and Cornwall, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Hebrew given name Shimon which means “to hearken.” Roots for the name can also be found in France, Italy, and in Hebrew. The earliest known ancestor—William Simon—was recorded in 1292. The family motto is “God giveth the victory.”
Other spellings include “Symon,” “Symond,” “Simmin,” “Simin,” “Simmond,” “Simond,” “Simmon,” “Simmen,” and “Symen.” Notable people with the surname include American playwright Neil Simon (Barefoot in the Park, The Odd Couple, Lost in Yonkers), American actress Hannah Simone (New Girl, Oldboy), British actor Eugene Simon (Game of Thrones, House of Anubis, Casanova), and American musician Paul Simon (Simon & Garfunkel). The first Simon to come to America was Thomas Simon in Maryland in 1642.
Simon Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Minkel Mina Simon -- --, 1821 December 11, 1889
- Joseph G Simon -- --, 1863 October 30, 1947 Illinois
- Frank Simon -- --, 1865 December 0, 1910 Illinois
- Karl Arthur Simon -- --, 1896 November 9, 1975 Illinois
- Johann Geörg Simon -- --, 1688 January 19, 1691 Rhineland
Simon Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Regina Simon -- --, 1783 September 25, 1836
- Apollonia Simon -- --, 1594 December 0, 1596 Rhineland-Palatinate
- Clara Simon -- --, 1869 September 1, 1934 Illinois
- Marie Magdelaine Simon -- --, 1804 March 19, 1865 Lorraine
- Nicolas Simon -- --, 1763 September 3, 1820 Lorraine
