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Cimpson Family History

Cimpson 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, Impson, Timpson, Lipson, Cumpston, Sampson, Hampson, Ipson

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Where is the Cimpson family from?

You can see how Cimpson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cimpson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Cimpson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Cimpson families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cimpson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cimpson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cimpson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cimpson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cimpson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Cimpson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cimpson 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Cimpson. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cimpson. For the veterans among your Cimpson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cimpson lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Cimpson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cimpson in 1974 was 55, and 78 in 2004.

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