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Timberman Family History

Timberman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Timmerman.

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


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Where is the Timberman family from?

You can see how Timberman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timberman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Timberman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Timberman families living in Manitoba. This was about 67% of all the recorded Timberman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Timberman families in 1911.
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What did your Timberman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Timberman. 18% of Timberman men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Timberman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Timberman were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Attendant
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Housework
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Teacher
    19%

What Timberman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Timberman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timberman 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Timberman. 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 Timberman. For the veterans among your Timberman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timberman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Timberman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Timberman in 1944 was 33, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timberman 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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