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Timke Family History

Timke 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: Limke, Timpe, Timko, Timken, Timme, Pike, Timm, Humke, Tickle, Tice

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Where is the Timke family from?

You can see how Timke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Timke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Timke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Timke families living in Missouri. This was about 24% of all the recorded Timke's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Timke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Timke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Timke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Timke. 48% of Timke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Timke women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    48%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Timke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Timke 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Timke. 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 188 military records available for the last name Timke. For the veterans among your Timke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Timke lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Timke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Timke in 1960 was 56, and 87 in 2003.

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