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Simpison Family History

Simpison 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, Simison, Sampson, Simonson, Simson, Impson, Simenson

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Where is the Simpison family from?

You can see how Simpison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simpison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Simpison families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 5 Simpison families living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Simpison's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Simpison families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Simpison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simpison 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 Simpison. 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 5 military records available for the last name Simpison. For the veterans among your Simpison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simpison lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simpison 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 Simpison

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