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Simpkons Family History

Simpkons 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, Simmons, Simpson, Simons, Simkins, Simpkin, Simon, Simeon

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Where is the Simpkons family from?

You can see how Simpkons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simpkons family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Simpkons families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Simpkons's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Simpkons families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simpkons surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simpkons ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Simpkons. 100% of Simpkons men worked as a Labor. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Simpkons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simpkons 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Simpkons. 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 1 military records available for the last name Simpkons. For the veterans among your Simpkons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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