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Timmell Family History

Timmell 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: Timmel, Stimmell, Kimmell, Himmel, Kimmel, Tinnell, Zimmel, Timmer

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Where is the Timmell family from?

You can see how Timmell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timmell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Timmell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Timmell families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Timmell's in USA. New York had the highest population of Timmell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timmell 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 111 census records available for the last name Timmell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timmell 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Timmell. 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 8 military records available for the last name Timmell. For the veterans among your Timmell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timmell lifespan?

Average Timmell life expectancy in 2000 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timmell 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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