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Timian Family History

Timian Surname Meaning

German: variant of Thimian or Thymian a metonymic occupational name for an herb and spice grocer or perhaps a topographic name for someone who lived where wild thyme grew.

From Latin thymus (German Thymian) ‘thyme’.

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


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Where is the Timian family from?

You can see how Timian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Timian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Timian families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Timian's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Timian families in 1891.
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What did your Timian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Timian. 48% of Timian men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Timian women worked as a Cashier.

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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
    48%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Shipping Clerk
    8%
  • Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Timian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Timian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timian 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Timian. 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 227 military records available for the last name Timian. For the veterans among your Timian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timian lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Timian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Timian in 1959 was 36, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timian 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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