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Timbers Family History

Timbers Surname Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Timber unexplained.

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


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Where is the Timbers family from?

You can see how Timbers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timbers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Timbers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 75 Timbers families living in Norfolk. This was about 52% of all the recorded Timbers's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Timbers families in 1891.
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What did your Timbers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Timbers. 24% of Timbers men worked as a Farm Labourer and 100% of Timbers 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    24%
  • Horseman On Farm
    24%
  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Timbers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timbers 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Timbers. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Timbers. For the veterans among your Timbers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timbers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Timbers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Timbers in 1963 was 70, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timbers 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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