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Timis Family History

Timis 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: Timms, Timbs, Tims, Times, Timmis, Timm, Simos, Nims, Remis, Timian

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Where is the Timis family from?

You can see how Timis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Timis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Timis families living in Middlesex. This was about 71% of all the recorded Timis's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Timis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timis 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 125 census records available for the last name Timis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timis 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Timis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Timis. For the veterans among your Timis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1993, in the United States, Timis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Timis in 1969 was 46, and 75 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timis 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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