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Timens Family History

Timens 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: Times, Timmons, Tomes, Imes, Tiegs, Simes, Kamens, Ivens, Wiens

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Where is the Timens family from?

You can see how Timens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Timens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Timens families living in Essex. This was about 62% of all the recorded Timens's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Timens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 333 census records available for the last name Timens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timens 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Timens. 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 63 military records available for the last name Timens. For the veterans among your Timens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timens lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Timens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Timens in 1970 was 76, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timens 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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