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Timman Family History

Timman 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: Titman, Timian, Tilman, Tieman, Kinman, Timm, Aikman, Timmons, Inman

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Where is the Timman family from?

You can see how Timman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Timman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Timman families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Timman's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Timman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timman 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 Timman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Timman. 34% of Timman men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Timman women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Timman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Timman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timman 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Timman. 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 64 military records available for the last name Timman. For the veterans among your Timman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Timman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Timman in 1969 was 78, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Timman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timman 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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