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Timpelton Family History

Timpelton 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: Melton, Templeton, Tipton, Kimpton, Pelton, Tilton, Hambelton

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Where is the Timpelton family from?

You can see how Timpelton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timpelton family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Timpelton family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Timpelton's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Timpelton families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Timpelton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timpelton 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Timpelton. 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 military records available for the last name Timpelton. For the veterans among your Timpelton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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