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Simpkinson Family History

Simpkinson Surname Meaning

see Sinkinson.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Simpkinson family from?

You can see how Simpkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simpkinson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Simpkinson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Simpkinson families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Simpkinson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Simpkinson families in 1891.
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What did your Simpkinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clerk In Holy Orders was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Simpkinson. 100% of Simpkinson men worked as a Clerk In Holy Orders.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    100%

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Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Simpkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simpkinson 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Simpkinson. 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 62 military records available for the last name Simpkinson. For the veterans among your Simpkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simpkinson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Simpkinson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Simpkinson in 1967 was 86, and 89 in 1999.

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