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Thimlar Family History

Thimlar Name 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: Timler, Thielbar, Timar, Himler, Hillary, Thomas, Vilar, Shima

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Where is the Thimlar family from?

You can see how Thimlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thimlar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Thimlar families living in Indiana. This was about 83% of all the recorded Thimlar's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Thimlar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thimlar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thimlar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thimlar. 56% of Thimlar men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Thimlar women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Filling Sta
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Thimlar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 162 census records available for the last name Thimlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thimlar 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 immigration records available for the last name Thimlar. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 35 military records available for the last name Thimlar. For the veterans among your Thimlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thimlar lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Thimlar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Thimlar in 1966 was 67, and 87 in 2004.

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