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Simpkins Name Meaning

English: variant of Simpkin with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


Similar surnames: Simkins, Simpkin, Hipkins, Tompkins, Lumpkins, Pipkins, Lampkins

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Where is the Simpkins family from?

You can see how Simpkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simpkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Simpkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 67 Simpkins families living in Ontario. This was about 56% of all the recorded Simpkins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Simpkins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simpkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simpkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Simpkins. 48% of Simpkins 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
    48%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farmers Son
    14%
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Census Records

There are 66,000 census records available for the last name Simpkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simpkins 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Simpkins. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Simpkins. For the veterans among your Simpkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simpkins lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Simpkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Simpkins in 1944 was 21, and 70 in 2004.

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