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Simpkinson Name 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: Simpkins, Simpson, Simonson, Dickinson, Tomkinson, Simenson, Makinson

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Simpkinson Family Origin

Where is the Simpkinson family from?

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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 the USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Simpkinson families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Simpkinson's in the UK. London had the highest population of Simpkinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simpkinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Simpkinson Family Occupations

What did your Simpkinson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Clerk In Holy Orders and Patient were the top reported jobs for men and women in the UK named Simpkinson. 34% of Simpkinson women worked as a Patient

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Top Male Occupations in 1939

  • Clerk In Holy Orders
    100%

Top Female Occupations in 1939

  • Patient
    34%
  • Private Means
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    34%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Simpkinson Historical Records

What Simpkinson family records will you find?

Census Record

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 List

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 Card

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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Simpkinson Life Expectancy

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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Simpkinson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simpkinson 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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