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Timmers Family History

Timmers Surname Meaning

Dutch: patronymic from an occupational name for a carpenter from Middle Dutch timmer ‘timber’.

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


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Where is the Timmers family from?

You can see how Timmers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timmers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Timmers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Timmers families living in Staffordshire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Timmers's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Timmers families in 1891.
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What did your Timmers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Timmers. 88% of Timmers women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Domestic Duties
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Timmers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timmers 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 788 immigration records available for the last name Timmers. 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 356 military records available for the last name Timmers. For the veterans among your Timmers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timmers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Timmers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Timmers in 1963 was 78, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timmers 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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