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Tingus Family History

Tingus 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: Mingus, Dingus, Tingue, Angus, Minkus, Titus, Tigges, Tingle, Pincus

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Where is the Tingus family from?

You can see how Tingus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tingus family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tingus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Tingus family living in Selkirkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tingus's in Scotland. Selkirkshire had the highest population of Tingus families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tingus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Tingus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tingus 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Tingus. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tingus. For the veterans among your Tingus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tingus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Tingus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Tingus in 1970 was 91, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tingus 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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