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Timbes Family History

Timbes 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: Timbs, Times, Timbers, Imber, Gimbel, Kimber, Timler, Tomes, Tigges

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Where is the Timbes family from?

You can see how Timbes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timbes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Timbes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Timbes families living in Kent. This was about 73% of all the recorded Timbes's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Timbes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timbes 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 Timbes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Timbes. 100% of Timbes men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Timbes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Timbes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timbes 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Timbes. 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 111 military records available for the last name Timbes. For the veterans among your Timbes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timbes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Timbes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Timbes in 1957 was 53, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timbes 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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