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Tymer Family History

Tymer 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: Wymer, Tyrer, Tyler, Tyer, Rymer, Tomer, Tyger, Tamer, Hymer, Tyner

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Where is the Tymer family from?

You can see how Tymer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tymer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tymer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tymer family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Tymer's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Tymer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tymer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tymer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tymer. 100% of Tymer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tymer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Tymer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tymer 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Tymer. 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 58 military records available for the last name Tymer. For the veterans among your Tymer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tymer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Tymer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tymer in 1973 was 79, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tymer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tymer 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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