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Tyms Family History

Tyms 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: Tyus, Syms, Tams, Tyma, Toms, Tims, Timm, Toma, Nims, Tamm

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Where is the Tyms family from?

You can see how Tyms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyms family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tyms families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Tyms families living in Lancashire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Tyms's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tyms families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tyms 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 Tyms ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tyms. 100% of Tyms 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%

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Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Tyms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyms 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Tyms. 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 59 military records available for the last name Tyms. For the veterans among your Tyms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyms lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Tyms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tyms in 1962 was 70, and 95 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tyms 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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