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Timmis Family History

Timmis Surname Meaning

English (Staffordshire and Cheshire): variant of Timms.

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


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Where is the Timmis family from?

You can see how Timmis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timmis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Timmis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 372 Timmis families living in Staffordshire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Timmis's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Timmis families in 1891.
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What did your Timmis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Timmis. 15% of Timmis men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Timmis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Timmis were Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Bricklayer
    9%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Timmis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timmis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Timmis. 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 Timmis. For the veterans among your Timmis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timmis lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Timmis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Timmis in 1951 was 75, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timmis 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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