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Simpkiss Family History

Simpkiss Surname Meaning

see Simpkins and Simkiss.

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


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Where is the Simpkiss family from?

You can see how Simpkiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simpkiss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Simpkiss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Simpkiss families living in Worcestershire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Simpkiss's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Simpkiss families in 1891.
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What did your Simpkiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Simpkiss. 86% of Simpkiss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Private Means
    15%

What Simpkiss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Simpkiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simpkiss 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Simpkiss. 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 61 military records available for the last name Simpkiss. For the veterans among your Simpkiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simpkiss lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Simpkiss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Simpkiss in 1971 was 92, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simpkiss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simpkiss 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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