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Tint Family History

Tint 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: Tino, Tine, Lint, Wint, Vint, Kint, Tant, Pint, Ting, Tinti

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Where is the Tint family from?

You can see how Tint families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tint family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Tint families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tint family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Tint's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Tint families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tint 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 Tint ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Hand Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tint. 34% of Tint men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Tint women worked as a Hand Sewer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tint were Farmer and New Worker.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Driver
    23%
  • Cutter
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hand Sewer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%

What Tint family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tint. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tint 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Tint. 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 803 military records available for the last name Tint. For the veterans among your Tint ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tint lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Tint life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Tint in 1961 was 62, and 37 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tint

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tint 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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