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Timny Family History

Timny 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: Zimny, Timm, Tilly, Tiano, Tino, Tine, Tony, Tian, Timpe, Tumey

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Where is the Timny family from?

You can see how Timny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Timny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Timny family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Timny's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Timny families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timny 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 70 census records available for the last name Timny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timny 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Timny. 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 6 military records available for the last name Timny. For the veterans among your Timny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timny lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Timny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Timny in 1979 was 91, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timny 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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