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Simpsn Family History

Simpsn 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: Simpson, Simon, Simeon, Simos, Sampson, Simkin, Siman, Simes, Simson

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Where is the Simpsn family from?

You can see how Simpsn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simpsn family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Simpsn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 2 Simpsn families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Simpsn's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Simpsn families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simpsn 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 Simpsn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simpsn. 100% of Simpsn men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Simpsn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Simpsn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simpsn 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Simpsn. 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 22 military records available for the last name Simpsn. For the veterans among your Simpsn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simpsn lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1988, in the United States, Simpsn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Simpsn in 1980 was 66, and 89 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simpsn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simpsn 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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