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Simpers Family History

Simpers Surname Meaning

English: variant of Semper (see Simper).

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


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Where is the Simpers family from?

You can see how Simpers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simpers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simpers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Simpers families living in New Brunswick. This was about 26% of all the recorded Simpers's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Simpers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simpers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Simpers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Simpers. 24% of Simpers men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Simpers women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Simpers were Farming and Saleslady.

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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

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%

What Simpers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Simpers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simpers 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Simpers. 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 489 military records available for the last name Simpers. For the veterans among your Simpers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simpers lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Simpers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Simpers in 1961 was 54, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Simpers 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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