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Simpell Family History

Simpell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Simrell, Sidwell, Zimpel, Gimpel, Spell, Sumrell, Sidell, Kimbell

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Where is the Simpell family from?

You can see how Simpell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simpell family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Simpell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Simpell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Simpell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Simpell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simpell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Simpell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simpell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 388 immigration records available for the last name Simpell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Simpell. For the veterans among your Simpell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simpell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simpell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simpell

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