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Tinkers Family History

Tinkers 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: Tinker, Pinkert, Kinker, Tinkler, Vickers, Tinder, Winker, Linders

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Where is the Tinkers family from?

You can see how Tinkers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinkers family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tinkers families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 2 Tinkers families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinkers's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Tinkers families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Tinkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinkers 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Tinkers. 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 12 military records available for the last name Tinkers. For the veterans among your Tinkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinkers lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1985, in the United States, Tinkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tinkers in 1978 was 80, and 83 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinkers 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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