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Timber Family History

Timber Name Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Imber, Kimber, Timler, Timmer, Timbers, Tipper, Tauber, Kamber

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Where is the Timber family from?

You can see how Timber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Timber families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Timber family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Timber's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Timber families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Timber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Timber. 32% of Timber men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Timber women worked as a Domestic. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Timber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timber 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 466 immigration records available for the last name Timber. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Timber. For the veterans among your Timber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timber lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Timber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Timber in 1961 was 62, and 92 in 2004.

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