Researching Richard Timm
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 169 people with the Timm surname? In that year Timm was ranked number 3410 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Richard means "strong ruler" and is of German origin.
Records of Richard Timm on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Richard Timm and the Timm Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 237 people with the Timm surname in the UK? Timm is now ranked number 3819 for popularity in the UK. |
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Some Famous People called Richard Timm
Richard William Timm
Richard William Timm (March 2, 1923 – September 11, 2020) was a Catholic Priest, educator, zoologist, and development worker. He was the Superior of the Congregation of Holy Cross in Dhaka and a member of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Province. He was also one of the founders of Notre Dame College in Dhaka, Bangladesh. He was the 6th principal (1970 to 1972) of Notre Dame College.
Born under German ancestry from both sides on March 2, 1923, in Michigan City, Indiana, USA, Timm is the second among the four siblings – Elder Brother Bob, who died on Okinawa in World War II, and younger sisters Mary Jo Schiel and Genevieve Gantner.
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