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Simpser Family History

Simpser 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: Simpler, Simper, Semper, Simmer, Samper, Simpson, Simer, Simler

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Where is the Simpser family from?

You can see how Simpser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simpser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Simpser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Simpser family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Simpser's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Simpser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simpser 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 150 census records available for the last name Simpser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simpser 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Simpser. 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 11 military records available for the last name Simpser. For the veterans among your Simpser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simpser lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1999, in the United States, Simpser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Simpser in 1995 was 83, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simpser 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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