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Timplston Family History

Timplston 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: Templeton, Timpson, Cumpston, Tipton, Simpson, Kimpton, Tilton

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Where is the Timplston family from?

You can see how Timplston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timplston family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Timplston families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Timplston families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Timplston's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Timplston families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Timplston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timplston 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 Timplston. 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 Timplston. For the veterans among your Timplston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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