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Timpke Family History

Timpke 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: Timpe, Temple, Tipple, Tippie, Timpone, Limke, Ripke, Fimple, Trimpe

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Where is the Timpke family from?

You can see how Timpke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timpke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Timpke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Timpke families living in Iowa. This was about 33% of all the recorded Timpke's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Timpke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timpke 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 145 census records available for the last name Timpke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timpke 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Timpke. 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 20 military records available for the last name Timpke. For the veterans among your Timpke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timpke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Timpke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Timpke in 1970 was 83, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timpke 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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