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Tinan Family History

Tinan 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: Dinan, Tian, Tynan, Finan, Linan, Tivnan, Tan, Kinman, Titman, Kinn

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Where is the Tinan family from?

You can see how Tinan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tinan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tinan family living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tinan's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Tinan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinan 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 Tinan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tinan. 36% of Tinan 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
    36%
  • Stocking Lumber
    22%
  • Farming
    15%
  • Repairman
    15%

What Tinan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 878 census records available for the last name Tinan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinan 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 214 immigration records available for the last name Tinan. 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 169 military records available for the last name Tinan. For the veterans among your Tinan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1990, in the United States, Tinan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tinan in 1962 was 74, and 57 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tinan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinan 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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