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Tinkner Family History

Tinkner 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: Tickner, Tinkler, Tinker, Tinner, Pinner, Tanner, Kinker, Winkler

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Where is the Tinkner family from?

You can see how Tinkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinkner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tinkner family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tinkner's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Tinkner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinkner 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 55 census records available for the last name Tinkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinkner 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Tinkner. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tinkner. For the veterans among your Tinkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinkner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinkner 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tinkner

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