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Simper Family History

Simper Name Meaning

English (of Norman origin) and German: habitational name from any of various places in northern France called Saint-Pierre from the dedication of their churches to Saint Peter.

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


Similar surnames: Semper, Simpers, Simler, Dimmer, Sember, Sommer, Simpler, Simmer

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Where is the Simper family from?

You can see how Simper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simper family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Simper families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 97 Simper families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Simper's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Simper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simper surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simper ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Simper. 18% of Simper men worked as a Dock Labourer and 69% of Simper women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simper were Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duti. .

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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

  • Dock Labourer
    18%
  • Retired
    18%
  • Farm Labourer
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Simper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simper 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Simper. 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 693 military records available for the last name Simper. For the veterans among your Simper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simper lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Simper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Simper in 1958 was 24, and 74 in 2004.

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