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Tiner Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Theiner or Theuner variants of Theinert (see Teinert ). English (Northamptonshire): variant of Tinner . This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Ticer, Winer, Hiner, Tine, Riner, Stiner, Niner, Kiner, Riser, Tinder

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Where is the Tiner family from?

You can see how Tiner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tiner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Tiner families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Tiner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tiner families in 1891.
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What did your Tiner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tiner. 100% of Tiner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Tiner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiner 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 566 immigration records available for the last name Tiner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Tiner. For the veterans among your Tiner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiner lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Tiner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tiner in 1957 was 44, and 71 in 2004.

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