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Timkinson Family History

Timkinson 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: Tomkinson, Dickinson, Tonkinson, Tomlinson, Tumlinson, Wilkinson

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Where is the Timkinson family from?

You can see how Timkinson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timkinson family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Timkinson family living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Timkinson's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Timkinson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timkinson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Timkinson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timkinson 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Timkinson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Timkinson. For the veterans among your Timkinson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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