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Tincher Family History

Tincher Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Tüncher a spelling probably influenced by a dialect pronunciation of the surname.

This name is an occupational name for a whitewasher or painter.

The term originates from the Middle High German tüncher.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tincher family from?

You can see how Tincher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tincher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tincher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Tincher families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Tincher's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Tincher families in 1891.
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What did your Tincher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tincher. 100% of Tincher women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Tincher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tincher 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Tincher. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Tincher. For the veterans among your Tincher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tincher lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Tincher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tincher in 1947 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tincher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tincher 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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