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Simpster Family History

Simpster 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: Dempster, Kempster, Simpler, Sumpter, Simper, Master, Lister, Muster

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Where is the Simpster family from?

You can see how Simpster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simpster family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Simpster families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Simpster families living in Durham. This was about 67% of all the recorded Simpster's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Simpster families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Simpster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simpster 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Simpster. 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 Simpster. For the veterans among your Simpster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simpster lifespan?

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