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Tingwald Family History

Tingwald 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: Ringwald, Dingwall, Tindall, Wingard, Ringland, Ingold, Tingle

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Where is the Tingwald family from?

You can see how Tingwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tingwald family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Tingwald families living in Iowa. This was about 44% of all the recorded Tingwald's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tingwald families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tingwald 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 Tingwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Grade Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tingwald. 46% of Tingwald men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tingwald women worked as a Grade Teacher.

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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
    46%
  • Labor
    19%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Grade Teacher
    100%

What Tingwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 529 census records available for the last name Tingwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tingwald 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Tingwald. 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 54 military records available for the last name Tingwald. For the veterans among your Tingwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tingwald lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Tingwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tingwald in 1968 was 86, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tingwald

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tingwald 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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