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Timmens Family History

Timmens 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: Timmons, Timmers, Timmins, Simmons, Kimmons, Timmer, Tummons, Tilkens

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Where is the Timmens family from?

You can see how Timmens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timmens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Timmens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Timmens families living in Staffordshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Timmens's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Timmens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timmens 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 Timmens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Timmens. 48% of Timmens men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Timmens women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Timmens were Fireman and Stenographer.

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    36%
  • Coal Miner
    8%
  • Fireman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Timmens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Timmens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timmens 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Timmens. 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 208 military records available for the last name Timmens. For the veterans among your Timmens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timmens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Timmens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Timmens in 1963 was 66, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timmens 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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