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Simpkin Family History

Simpkin Surname Meaning

English: variant of Simkin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Simpkin family from?

You can see how Simpkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simpkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simpkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 249 Simpkin families living in Lancashire. This was about 20% of all the recorded Simpkin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Simpkin families in 1891.
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What did your Simpkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Simpkin. 15% of Simpkin men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Simpkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simpkin were Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Du.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Lorry Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    2%

What Simpkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Simpkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simpkin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Simpkin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Simpkin. For the veterans among your Simpkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simpkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Simpkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Simpkin in 1963 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simpkin 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.

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