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Tinnian Family History

Tinnian 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: Tinnin, Timian, Tinsman, Kinnan, Tinlin, Tivnan, Tinnon, Finnigan

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Where is the Tinnian family from?

You can see how Tinnian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinnian family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tinnian families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tinnian family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinnian's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tinnian families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinnian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tinnian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Tinnian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinnian 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tinnian. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tinnian. For the veterans among your Tinnian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinnian lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Tinnian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tinnian in 1967 was 69, and 95 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinnian 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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