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Tinkum Family History

Tinkum 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: Minkus, Tinker, Tinkle, Tinkham, Nickum, Pinkus, Rinkus, Dunkum

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Where is the Tinkum family from?

You can see how Tinkum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinkum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tinkum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Tinkum families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tinkum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tinkum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinkum 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 Tinkum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tinkum. 100% of Tinkum men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Tinkum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 363 census records available for the last name Tinkum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinkum 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tinkum. 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 45 military records available for the last name Tinkum. For the veterans among your Tinkum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinkum lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1999, in the United States, Tinkum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tinkum in 1964 was 70, and 81 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tinkum

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinkum 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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