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Timell Family History

Timell 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: Tiell, Tell, Truell, Wivell, Tinnell, Torell, Imel, Tidwell, Widell

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Timell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timell 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 Timell. 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 36 military records available for the last name Timell. For the veterans among your Timell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Timell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Timell in 1965 was 76, and 91 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timell 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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