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Timpson Family History

Timpson Surname Meaning

English (Northamptonshire): variant of Timson with intrusive -p-.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Timpson family from?

You can see how Timpson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timpson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Timpson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 289 Timpson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Timpson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Timpson families in 1891.
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What did your Timpson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Timpson. 19% of Timpson men worked as a Carpenter and 74% of Timpson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Timpson were Window Cleaner and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    19%
  • General Labourer
    14%
  • Motor Driver
    14%
  • Window Cleaner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Household Duties
    3%

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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Timpson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timpson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Timpson. 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 Timpson. For the veterans among your Timpson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timpson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Timpson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Timpson in 1955 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Timpson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timpson 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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