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Simplot Family History

Simplot 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: Simpson, Simpler, Simon, Simeon, Simos, Sampson, Stimpert, Smoot

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Where is the Simplot family from?

You can see how Simplot families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Simplot family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Simplot families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Simplot family living in Iowa Territory. This was 100% of all the recorded Simplot's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Simplot families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Simplot surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Simplot ancestors do for a living?

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

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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What Simplot family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Simplot. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Simplot 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Simplot. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 47 military records available for the last name Simplot. For the veterans among your Simplot ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Simplot lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Simplot life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Simplot in 1959 was 40, and 1 in 2004.

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