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Simkson Family History

Simkson 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, Simson, Simison, Simon, Samson, Simeon, Sibson, Sampson

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Where is the Simkson family from?

You can see how Simkson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simkson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Simkson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Simkson family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Simkson's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Simkson families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simkson 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 133 census records available for the last name Simkson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simkson 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Simkson. 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 9 military records available for the last name Simkson. For the veterans among your Simkson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simkson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simkson 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 Simkson

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