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Simpler Family History

Simpler Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of German Simperl or Semperl from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Sintperht composed of the elements sind ‘journey’ + berht ‘bright’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Simpler family from?

You can see how Simpler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simpler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simpler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Simpler families living in Worcestershire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Simpler's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Simpler families in 1891.
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What did your Simpler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Simpler. 100% of Simpler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

There are 281 immigration records available for the last name Simpler. 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 984 military records available for the last name Simpler. For the veterans among your Simpler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simpler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Simpler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Simpler in 1963 was 65, and 90 in 2004.

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