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Tinnean Family History

Tinnean 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: Tinnell, Tannen, Tinsman, Kinnear, Kinneman, Kinnan, Linnen, Finnegan

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Where is the Tinnean family from?

You can see how Tinnean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinnean family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Tinnean families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 6 Tinnean families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinnean's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Tinnean families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Tinnean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinnean 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tinnean. 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 Tinnean. For the veterans among your Tinnean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinnean lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1983, in the United States, Tinnean life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Tinnean in 1971 was 80, and 63 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinnean 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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