| ![Show Contents]() Tymon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Ireland Etymology of TymonWhat does the name Tymon mean? The ancestors of the Tymon 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 Tymon is ultimately derived from the personal names Timothy or Thomas. The Gaelic form of the surname Tymon is Mac Toimin. Early Origins of the Tymon familyThe surname Tymon 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 Tymon familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Tymon research. Another 66 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1172 is included under the topic Early Tymon History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Tymon Spelling VariationsChurch officials and medieval scribes spelled names as they sounded; therefore, single person, could have his name spelt many different ways during their lifetime. While investigating the origins of the name Tymon, many spelling variations were encountered, including: Timmons, Timmins, O'Timmon, O'Timmons, Tymon, McToimin and many more. Early Notables of the Tymon familyMore information is included under the topic Early Tymon Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Tymon migration to the United States | + |
Ireland went through one of the most devastating periods in its history with the arrival of the Great Potato Famine of the 1840s. Many also lost their lives from typhus, fever and dysentery. And poverty was the general rule as tenant farmers were often evicted because they could not pay the high rents. Emigration to North America gave hundreds of families a chance at a life where work, freedom, and land ownership were all possible. For those who made the long journey, it meant hope and survival. The Irish emigration to British North America and the United States opened up the gates of industry, commerce, education and the arts. Early immigration and passenger lists have shown many Irish people bearing the name Tymon:
Tymon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Rose Tymon, aged 11, who arrived in New York in 1894 aboard the ship "Adriatic (1871)" from Queenstown, Ireland 1
Tymon Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Elizabeth Tymon, aged 22, originally from Collooney, Sligo, Ireland, who arrived in New York in 1907 aboard the ship "Caronia" from QUEENSTOWN 1
- Mary Tymon, aged 19, originally from Ballykenny, Co. Longford, Ireland, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Baltic" from Queenstown, Ireland 1
| Tymon migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Tymon Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Andrew Tymon, aged 24, who arrived in Canada in 1812
| Tymon migration to New Zealand | + |
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: Tymon Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mr. Barnard Tymon, British settler arriving as the 1st detachment of Royal New Zealand Fencible Corps travelling from Tilbury, Essex aboard the ship "Ramillies" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 6th August 1847 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Tymon (post 1700) | + |
- Angelle Marie Tymon (b. 1983), American broadcast journalist and game show host
- Mark Tymon, American Republican politician, Mayor of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, 1917-19; Defeated in primary, 1911 3
- Josh Tymon, English professional footballer for Hull City
- Tymon de Weger (b. 1955), Dutch politician
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