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Simpkin Name Meaning

English: variant of Simkin .

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


Similar surnames: Simpkins, Simkin, Simkins, Gilpin, Simson, Simpers, Simper, Sympson

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Where is the Simpkin family from?

You can see how Simpkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simpkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simpkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 18 Simpkin families living in Manitoba. This was about 72% of all the recorded Simpkin's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Simpkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simpkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simpkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Simpkin. 28% of Simpkin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%
  • Miner
    19%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Simpkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simpkin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Simpkin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Simpkin. For the veterans among your Simpkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simpkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Simpkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Simpkin in 1963 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

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