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Tymes Family History

Tymes 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: Tomes, Symes, Tynes, Hymes, Times, James, Toles, Ames, Wymer, Mynes

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Where is the Tymes family from?

You can see how Tymes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tymes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tymes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Tymes families living in Dorset. This was about 33% of all the recorded Tymes's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Tymes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tymes 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 Tymes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Field Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tymes. 75% of Tymes men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tymes women worked as a Field Hand.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Field Hand
    100%

What Tymes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Tymes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tymes 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Tymes. 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 148 military records available for the last name Tymes. For the veterans among your Tymes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tymes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Tymes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tymes in 1970 was 61, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tymes 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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