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Timpson Family History

Timpson Name Meaning

English (Northamptonshire): variant of Timson with intrusive -p-.

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


Similar surnames: Timson, Stimpson, Ipson, Stimson, Sympson, Jipson, Lipson, Tompson

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Where is the Timpson family from?

You can see how Timpson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timpson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Timpson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 48 Timpson families living in Ontario. This was about 44% of all the recorded Timpson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Timpson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timpson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Timpson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Timpson. 25% of Timpson men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Timpson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Timpson were Laborer and Income. .

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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
    25%
  • Labourer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Income
    34%
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Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Timpson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timpson 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Timpson. 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 Timpson. For the veterans among your Timpson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timpson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Timpson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Timpson in 1955 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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