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Tinkin Family History

Tinkin 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: Dinkin, Tinlin, Minkin, Tonkin, Tinnin, Hankin, Mirkin, Timlin, Itkin

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Where is the Tinkin family from?

You can see how Tinkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tinkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Tinkin families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tinkin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tinkin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Tinkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinkin 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Tinkin. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tinkin. For the veterans among your Tinkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinkin lifespan?

Average Tinkin life expectancy in 1989 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinkin 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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