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Tinelli Family History

Tinelli 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: Minelli, Pinelli, Tonelli, Cinelli, Finelli, Tinnell, Rinella, Nelli

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Where is the Tinelli family from?

You can see how Tinelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinelli family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tinelli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Tinelli families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tinelli's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tinelli families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tinelli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tinelli. 72% of Tinelli men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tinelli women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tinelli were Waiter and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Waiter
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Tinelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 444 census records available for the last name Tinelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinelli 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Tinelli. 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 403 military records available for the last name Tinelli. For the veterans among your Tinelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinelli lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tinelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tinelli in 1959 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinelli 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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