Researching Peter Simonsen
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![]() | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 7 people with the Simonsen surname? In that year Simonsen was ranked number 3572 for popularity in the UK. |

The name Peter means "A Rock" and is of Greek origin.
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Peter Simonsen and the Simonsen Genealogy
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![]() | Did you know that there are currently 82 people with the Simonsen surname in the UK? Simonsen is now ranked number 3965 for popularity in the UK. |
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Peter Simonsen
Peter R. Simonsen (born 17 April 1959, in Christchurch, New Zealand) was a footballer who represented the New Zealand national team, being part of the 1982 squad that participated at 1982 FIFA World Cup finals.
Simonson scored on his full All Whites international debut in a 2–0 win over Singapore on 1 October 1978, the only goal he was to score in official internationals.
He was a member of the squad that qualified for the 1982 FIFA World Cup finals in Spain, his sole appearance in qualifying a substitute appearance in the tie-breaking play-off match against China in Singapore, and he did not make the field in Spain. Including friendlies and unofficial games against club sides, Simonson played 28 times for New Zealand, ending his international playing career with 11 official A-international caps to his credit, his final cap an appearance in a 2–0 win over Fiji on 7 June 1985.
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