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Tihinen Family History

Tihinen Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Tahtinen, Ihnen, Chinen, Treinen, Thien, Hines, Makinen, Jokinen

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Where is the Tihinen family from?

You can see how Tihinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tihinen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tihinen family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tihinen's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Tihinen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tihinen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tihinen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Tihinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tihinen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Tihinen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Tihinen. For the veterans among your Tihinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tihinen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Tihinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tihinen in 1972 was 49, and 72 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tihinen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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