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Tims Family History

Tims Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Tim or Timm. English (Oxfordshire): variant of Timms.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tims family from?

You can see how Tims families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tims family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tims families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 112 Tims families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Tims's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tims families in 1891.
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What did your Tims ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tims. 47% of Tims men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Tims women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tims were Builders Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    47%
  • Gardener
    14%
  • Grocers Assistant
    14%
  • Builders Labourer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Milliner ladies Outfitter
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

What Tims family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Tims. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tims 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Tims. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Tims. For the veterans among your Tims ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tims lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Tims life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Tims in 1945 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tims 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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