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Timbs Family History

Timbs Surname Meaning

English (Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire): variant of Timms with intrusive -b-.

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


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Where is the Timbs family from?

You can see how Timbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timbs family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Timbs families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 7 Timbs families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Timbs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Timbs families in 1911.
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What did your Timbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Timbs. 25% of Timbs men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Timbs women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Timbs were Farm and House Keeper.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Weaver
    7%
  • Farm
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Nurse
    25%
  • House Keeper
    25%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Timbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timbs 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 687 immigration records available for the last name Timbs. 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 633 military records available for the last name Timbs. For the veterans among your Timbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timbs lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Timbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Timbs in 1959 was 56, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timbs 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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