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Timiney Family History

Timiney 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: Timoney, Tierney, Diviney, Dominey, Tinney, Jiminez, Zimney, Timothy

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Where is the Timiney family from?

You can see how Timiney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timiney family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Timiney families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Timiney families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Timiney's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Timiney families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timiney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Timiney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timiney 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Timiney. 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 16 military records available for the last name Timiney. For the veterans among your Timiney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timiney lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Timiney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Timiney in 1975 was 65, and 89 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timiney 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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