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Simpins Family History

Simpins 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: Simkins, Simpkins, Simmons, Simkin, Siggins, Tippins, Liepins

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Where is the Simpins family from?

You can see how Simpins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simpins family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Simpins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Simpins families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Simpins's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Simpins families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simpins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Simpins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Simpins. 100% of Simpins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Simpins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simpins 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Simpins. 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 2 military records available for the last name Simpins. For the veterans among your Simpins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simpins lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simpins 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 Simpins

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