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Timpesley Family History

Timpesley 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, Kimberley, Tinsley, Homesley, Hinesley, Hipsley, Wimberley

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Where is the Timpesley family from?

You can see how Timpesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timpesley family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there was 1 Timpesley family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Timpesley's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Timpesley families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Timpesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timpesley 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Timpesley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Timpesley. For the veterans among your Timpesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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