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Thimm Family History

Thimm Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Timm

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


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Where is the Thimm family from?

You can see how Thimm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thimm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thimm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Thimm families living in Isle of Man. This was about 80% of all the recorded Thimm's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Thimm families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thimm 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 Thimm ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Thimm. 100% of Thimm women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thimm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thimm 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Thimm. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 808 military records available for the last name Thimm. For the veterans among your Thimm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thimm lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Thimm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Thimm in 1950 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thimm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thimm 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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