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Tiemann Family History

Tiemann Surname Meaning

North German: variant of Thiemann.

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


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Where is the Tiemann family from?

You can see how Tiemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiemann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tiemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Tiemann families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tiemann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tiemann families in 1891.
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What did your Tiemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tiemann. 33% of Tiemann men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Tiemann women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tiemann were Salesman and Clerical.

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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
    33%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Farming
    7%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    16%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Clerical
    11%

What Tiemann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Tiemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiemann 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 Tiemann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Tiemann. For the veterans among your Tiemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiemann lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Tiemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tiemann in 1956 was 42, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiemann 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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