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Timma Family History

Timma 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: Timm, Timms, Timme, Titman, Imm, Kimm, Toma, Zima, Tamm, Timian

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Where is the Timma family from?

You can see how Timma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timma family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Timma families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Timma families living in Kentucky. This was about 83% of all the recorded Timma's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Timma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timma 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 Timma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Timma. 60% of Timma men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Timma women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Timma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Timma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timma 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Timma. 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 40 military records available for the last name Timma. For the veterans among your Timma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timma lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Timma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Timma in 1963 was 67, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Timma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timma 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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