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Timlen Family History

Timlen 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: Timlin, Timler, Timken, Millen, Hillen, Tilley, Tiller, Timian

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Where is the Timlen family from?

You can see how Timlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timlen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Timlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Timlen families living in Connecticut. This was about 69% of all the recorded Timlen's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Timlen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timlen 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 Timlen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Timlen. 100% of Timlen women worked as a Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Timlen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Timlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timlen 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Timlen. 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 13 military records available for the last name Timlen. For the veterans among your Timlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timlen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1991, in the United States, Timlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Timlen in 1968 was 63, and 59 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timlen 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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