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Simpens Family History

Simpens 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: Simpers, Simmons, Simes, Simoes, Tippens, Lippens, Simons, Siemens

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Where is the Simpens family from?

You can see how Simpens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simpens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Simpens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Simpens family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Simpens's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Simpens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Simpens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simpens 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Simpens. 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 3 military records available for the last name Simpens. For the veterans among your Simpens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simpens lifespan?

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