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Timerson Family History

Timerson 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: Jimerson, Simerson, Merson, Iverson, Einerson, Pierson, Jimmerson

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Where is the Timerson family from?

You can see how Timerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timerson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Timerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Timerson families living in Alberta. This was about 83% of all the recorded Timerson's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Timerson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timerson 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 Timerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Timerson. 50% of Timerson men worked as a Farmer and 38% of Timerson women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Timerson were Actor and New Worker.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Actor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • Saleslady
    38%
  • New Worker
    25%

What Timerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Timerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timerson 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Timerson. 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 127 military records available for the last name Timerson. For the veterans among your Timerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timerson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Timerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Timerson in 1963 was 80, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Timerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timerson 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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