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Taimsh Family History

Taimsh 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: Tash, Tams, Naish, Tims, Maish, Tish, Raish, Taira, Tasso, Ash

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Where is the Taimsh family from?

You can see how Taimsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Taimsh family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Taimsh family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Taimsh's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Taimsh families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Taimsh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Taimsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Taimsh 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Taimsh. 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 military records available for the last name Taimsh. For the veterans among your Taimsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Taimsh lifespan?

Average Taimsh life expectancy in 1998 was 46 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Taimsh 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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