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Thimbley Family History

Thimbley 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: Wimbley, Thomley, Shambley, Trimble, Trembley, Shibley, Trombley

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Where is the Thimbley family from?

You can see how Thimbley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thimbley family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Thimbley family living in Kent. This was about 25% of all the recorded Thimbley's in United Kingdom. Kent and 3 other counties had the highest population of Thimbley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Thimbley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thimbley 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Thimbley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Thimbley. For the veterans among your Thimbley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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