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Timmerson Family History

Timmerson 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: Jimmerson, Timmerman, Jimerson, Timmers, Tillerson, Simerson

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Where is the Timmerson family from?

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

What did your Timmerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Timmerson. 72% of Timmerson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 149 census records available for the last name Timmerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timmerson 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Timmerson. 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 33 military records available for the last name Timmerson. For the veterans among your Timmerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timmerson lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Timmerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Timmerson in 1977 was 77, and 84 in 2003.

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