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Tindley Family History

Tindley Surname Meaning

see Tinley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tindley family from?

You can see how Tindley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tindley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tindley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Tindley families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tindley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tindley families in 1891.
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What did your Tindley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tindley. 86% of Tindley 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
    86%
  • Upd D Duties
    8%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Tindley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tindley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tindley 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Tindley. 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 244 military records available for the last name Tindley. For the veterans among your Tindley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tindley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tindley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tindley in 1963 was 74, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tindley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tindley 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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