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Tinknell Family History

Tinknell Surname Meaning

see Tincknell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tinknell family from?

You can see how Tinknell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinknell family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Tinknell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Tinknell families living in Devon. This was about 70% of all the recorded Tinknell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Tinknell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinknell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tinknell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tinknell. 100% of Tinknell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 236 census records available for the last name Tinknell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinknell 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Tinknell. 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 14 military records available for the last name Tinknell. For the veterans among your Tinknell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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