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Tymms Family History

Tymms Surname Meaning

see Timms.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tymms family from?

You can see how Tymms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tymms family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tymms families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Tymms families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Tymms's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Tymms families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tymms surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tymms ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tymms. 100% of Tymms men worked as a Student and 87% of Tymms 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Student
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    14%

What Tymms family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tymms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tymms 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 315 immigration records available for the last name Tymms. 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 82 military records available for the last name Tymms. For the veterans among your Tymms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tymms lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Tymms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tymms in 1975 was 68, and 89 in 1995.

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