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Timms Family History

Timms Surname Meaning

English (Oxfordshire): patronymic from Timm. Possibly also an Americanized form of Dutch Tims.

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


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Where is the Timms family from?

You can see how Timms families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timms family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Timms families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 45 Timms families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Timms's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Timms families in 1911.
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What did your Timms ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Timms. 24% of Timms men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Timms women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Timms were Machinist and Operator.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Labourer
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Machinist
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

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Census Records

There are 80,000 census records available for the last name Timms. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timms 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Timms. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Timms. For the veterans among your Timms ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timms lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Timms life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Timms in 1950 was 43, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Timms 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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