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Thimm Name Meaning

North German: variant of Timm

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


Similar surnames: Thamm, Thiem, Timm, Trimm, Simm, Krimm, Tham, Thumm, Timme, Thiel

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Where is the Thimm family from?

You can see how Thimm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thimm family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Thimm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Thimm families living in Nebraska. This was about 56% of all the recorded Thimm's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Thimm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thimm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thimm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Thimm. 44% of Thimm men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Thimm women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Thimm were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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
    44%
  • Mason
    18%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Thimm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thimm 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Thimm. 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 808 military records available for the last name Thimm. For the veterans among your Thimm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thimm lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Thimm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Thimm in 1950 was 46, and 82 in 2004.

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