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Timus Family History

Timus 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: Titus, Titmus, Timms, Timbs, Tims, Times, Imus, Timm, Simos, Nims

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Where is the Timus family from?

You can see how Timus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timus family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Timus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Timus families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Timus's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Timus families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timus 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 316 census records available for the last name Timus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timus 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Timus. 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 27 military records available for the last name Timus. For the veterans among your Timus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timus lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Timus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Timus in 1955 was 53, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timus 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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