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Timme Family History

Timme Name Meaning

English: variant of Timm . This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

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


Similar surnames: Timms, Timmer, Timmel, Limke, Simm, Mumme, Tigue, Timmis, Timken

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Where is the Timme family from?

You can see how Timme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timme family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Timme families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Timme families living in Manitoba. This was about 47% of all the recorded Timme's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Timme families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timme 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 Timme ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Timme. 27% of Timme men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Timme women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Timme were Truck Driver and Waitress. .

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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
    27%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Seamstress
    20%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Waitress
    15%
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What Timme family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Timme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timme 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 890 immigration records available for the last name Timme. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Timme. For the veterans among your Timme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timme lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Timme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Timme in 1956 was 52, and 77 in 2004.

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