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Timar Family History

Timar Name Meaning

Hungarian (Tímár): occupational name for a cobbler or tanner Hungarian tímár.

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


Similar surnames: Tamas, Rimer, Tibor, Sima, Tatar, Tokar, Bitar, Sitar, Simar, Timko

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Where is the Timar family from?

You can see how Timar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Timar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Timar family living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Timar's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Timar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Timar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Acrobat and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Timar. 100% of Timar men worked as an Acrobat and 100% of Timar 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

  • Acrobat
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 846 census records available for the last name Timar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timar 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 853 immigration records available for the last name Timar. 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 380 military records available for the last name Timar. For the veterans among your Timar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timar lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Timar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Timar in 1963 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

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