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Timmel Family History

Timmel Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Thummel. habitational name from a place so named in Lower Saxony.

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


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Where is the Timmel family from?

You can see how Timmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timmel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Timmel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Timmel families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Timmel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Timmel families in 1911.
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What did your Timmel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Timmel. 23% of Timmel men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Timmel women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Timmel were Manager and Housework Farm Laborer.

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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
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Housework Farm Laborer
    20%

What Timmel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Timmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timmel 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Timmel. 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 420 military records available for the last name Timmel. For the veterans among your Timmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timmel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Timmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Timmel in 1963 was 74, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timmel 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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