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Timpnay Family History

Timpnay 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: Timoney, Timothy, Timian, Timpone, Tiernan, Tierney, Zimny, Timpe

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Where is the Timpnay family from?

You can see how Timpnay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timpnay family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1881. The most Timpnay families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Timpnay families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Timpnay's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Timpnay families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Timpnay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timpnay 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 Timpnay. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Timpnay. For the veterans among your Timpnay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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