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Tignola Family History

Tignola 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: Vignola, Tignor, Tiano, Tino, Signore, Tintle, Gola, Mignone, Tinnell

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Where is the Tignola family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tignola 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 Tignola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Silk Spinner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tignola. 100% of Tignola women worked as a Silk Spinner.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Silk Spinner
    100%

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Tignola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tignola 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Tignola. 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 Tignola. For the veterans among your Tignola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tignola lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1999, in the United States, Tignola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tignola in 1977 was 68, and 95 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tignola 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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