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Timney Family History

Timney Surname Meaning

from Ó Tiománaigh see Timoney.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Timney family from?

You can see how Timney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timney family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Timney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 48 Timney families living in Durham. This was about 47% of all the recorded Timney's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Timney families in 1891.
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What did your Timney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Timney. 83% of Timney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    6%
  • Office Cleaner
    6%

What Timney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Timney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timney 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Timney. 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 407 military records available for the last name Timney. For the veterans among your Timney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Timney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Timney in 1962 was 100, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timney 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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