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Thimmig Family History

Thimmig 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: Dimmig, Shimmin, Thimm, Timmis, Timm, Trimmer, Himmel, Timlin

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Where is the Thimmig family from?

You can see how Thimmig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thimmig family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thimmig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Thimmig families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Thimmig's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Thimmig families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thimmig 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 Thimmig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thimmig. 60% of Thimmig men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Thimmig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 326 census records available for the last name Thimmig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thimmig 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Thimmig. 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 129 military records available for the last name Thimmig. For the veterans among your Thimmig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thimmig lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Thimmig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Thimmig in 1946 was 30, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thimmig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thimmig 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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