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Timkey Family History

Timkey 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: Tinkey, Timken, Tilley, Hiskey, Timler, Trokey, Limke, Timmer, Kimsey

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Where is the Timkey family from?

You can see how Timkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Timkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Timkey families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Timkey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Timkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timkey 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 Timkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gents Collar Machinist was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Timkey. 100% of Timkey women worked as a Gents Collar Machinist.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Gents Collar Machinist
    100%

What Timkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 402 census records available for the last name Timkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timkey 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Timkey. 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 18 military records available for the last name Timkey. For the veterans among your Timkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timkey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Timkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Timkey in 1970 was 81, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Timkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timkey 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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