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Titmus Family History

Titmus Surname Meaning

English (Hertfordshire): variant of Titchmarsh a habitational name from Titchmarsh in Northamptonshire. The placename derives from the Old English personal name Ticcea + Old English mersc ‘marsh’.

The surname became associated by folk etymology with the word titmouse (Middle English titmose) denoting a small songbird.

There may have been some confusion with Tidmarsh.

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


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Where is the Titmus family from?

You can see how Titmus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Titmus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Titmus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Titmus families living in Ontario. This was about 83% of all the recorded Titmus's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Titmus families in 1911.
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What did your Titmus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Titmus. 16% of Titmus men worked as a Bricklayer and 82% of Titmus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Titmus were Painter decorator and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    16%
  • Carpenter joiner
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Painter decorator
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Titmus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Titmus 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Titmus. 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 560 military records available for the last name Titmus. For the veterans among your Titmus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Titmus lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Titmus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Titmus in 1942 was 37, and 68 in 2004.

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