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Timberson Family History

Timberson Surname 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: Amberson, Jimmerson, Jimerson, Giberson, Tillerson, Simerson

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Where is the Timberson family from?

You can see how Timberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timberson family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Timberson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Timberson family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Timberson's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Timberson families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Timberson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timberson 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 immigration records available for the last name Timberson. 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 5 military records available for the last name Timberson. For the veterans among your Timberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timberson lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1991, in the United States, Timberson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Timberson in 1949 was 42, and 20 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timberson 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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