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Timbers Name Meaning

English (Norfolk): variant of Timber unexplained.

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


Similar surnames: Rimes, Tibbets, Kimber, Times, Limbert, Timbs, Simmers, Imber

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Where is the Timbers family from?

You can see how Timbers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timbers family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Timbers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 64 Timbers families living in Ontario. This was about 91% of all the recorded Timbers's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Timbers families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timbers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Timbers ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Timbers. 59% of Timbers men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Timbers women worked as an Operator. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    59%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Timbers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timbers 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 410 immigration records available for the last name Timbers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Timbers. For the veterans among your Timbers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timbers lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Timbers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Timbers in 1963 was 70, and 65 in 2004.

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