Tims History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe origins of the name Tims are with the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. The name is derived from the Old English personal name Tima or the Old German forename Thiemmo. Contrary to some popular theories, Tims is not derived from Timothy, since that name was not introduced in England until after the Restoration. Early Origins of the Tims familyThe surname Tims was first found in Kent where they held a family seat from ancient times before the Conquest in 1066. Early History of the Tims familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tims research. Another 51 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1620 is included under the topic Early Tims History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tims Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Tims has been spelled many different ways, including Timms, Timm, Tymms, Times and others. Early Notables of the Tims familyAnother 28 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Tims Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tims RankingIn the United States, the name Tims is the 9,620th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Timss to arrive in North America: Tims Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Tims Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Tims Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Tims Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Tims Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
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