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Simpel Family History

Simpel 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: Zimpel, Gimpel, Sippel, Kimpel, Simper, Samuel, Siegel, Sindel

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Where is the Simpel family from?

You can see how Simpel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simpel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Simpel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 2 Simpel families living in Kinross. This was about 67% of all the recorded Simpel's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Simpel families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simpel 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 Simpel ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Butcher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Simpel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simpel 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Simpel. 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 26 military records available for the last name Simpel. For the veterans among your Simpel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simpel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Simpel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Simpel in 1967 was 67, and 68 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simpel 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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