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Timperly Family History

Timperly 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: Timperley, Wimberly, Hemperly, Kimberly, Simerly, Kimmerly, Tippery

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Where is the Timperly family from?

You can see how Timperly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timperly family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Timperly families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Timperly families living in Leicestershire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Timperly's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Timperly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timperly 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 Timperly ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Timperly. 100% of Timperly women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Timperly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Timperly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timperly 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Timperly. 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 54 military records available for the last name Timperly. For the veterans among your Timperly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timperly lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Timperly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Timperly in 1969 was 77, and 81 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Timperly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timperly 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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