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Timnis Family History

Timnis 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: Timmis, Timlin, Tennis, Simonis, Tillis, Kipnis, Tunis, Timmins

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Where is the Timnis family from?

You can see how Timnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timnis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Timnis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Timnis families living in Ohio. This was about 88% of all the recorded Timnis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Timnis families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Timnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timnis 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Timnis. 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 3 military records available for the last name Timnis. For the veterans among your Timnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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