Tymons History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Ireland

The ancestors of the Tymons surname in Ireland are thought to have arrived with or in the wake of the 12th century Anglo/Norman invasion of the Emerald Isle, led by Strongbow. The surname Tymons is ultimately derived from the personal names Timothy or Thomas. The Gaelic form of the surname Tymons is Mac Toimin.

Early Origins of the Tymons family

The surname Tymons was first found in counties Wicklow and Carlow (Irish: Cheatharlach) a small landlocked area located in the province of Leinster in the South East of Ireland, from 1172. Timon of Athens (fl. 431 BC) was a citizen of Athens whose misanthropy grew to legendary status. He was the inspiration for Shakespeare's Timon of Athens (The Life of Tymon of Athens), one of his first tragedies.

Early History of the Tymons family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tymons research. Another 66 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1172 is included under the topic Early Tymons History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Tymons Spelling Variations

Since church officials and medieval scribes spelt each name as it sounded to them; as a result, a single person could accumulate many different versions of his name within official records. A close examination of the origins of the name Tymons revealed the following spelling variations: Timmons, Timmins, O'Timmon, O'Timmons, Tymon, McToimin and many more.

Early Notables of the Tymons family

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Tymons migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Tymons Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

James Tymons, aged 20, who arrived in South Australia in 1858 aboard the ship "Stamboul"