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Timp Family History

Timp Surname Meaning

Dutch and German (Kleve): from timp ‘point’ most probably a topographic name for someone living by a field called Timp because of its pointed shape

or possibly a nickname for someone who wore a pointed cap.

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


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Where is the Timp family from?

You can see how Timp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Timp families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Timp families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Timp's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Timp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Timp ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Timp. 73% of Timp men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Timp women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    73%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Timp family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Timp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timp 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Timp. 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 227 military records available for the last name Timp. For the veterans among your Timp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timp lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Timp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Timp in 1959 was 33, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Timp

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timp 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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