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Timmann Family History

Timmann 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: Tiemann, Titman, Timmons, Hammann, Timian, Thiemann, Ammann, Dammann

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Where is the Timmann family from?

You can see how Timmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Timmann families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Timmann's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Timmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timmann 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 184 census records available for the last name Timmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timmann 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Timmann. 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 124 military records available for the last name Timmann. For the veterans among your Timmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Timmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Timmann in 1962 was 66, and 85 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timmann 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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