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Timen Family History

Timen 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: Tien, Times, Timon, Timken, Simon, Wien, Titman, Simeon, Bien, Timm

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Where is the Timen family from?

You can see how Timen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Timen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Timen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Timen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Timen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timen 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 Timen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Timen. 34% of Timen men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Attendant
    17%

What Timen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Timen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timen 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Timen. 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 33 military records available for the last name Timen. For the veterans among your Timen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Timen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Timen in 1968 was 79, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Timen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timen 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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