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Tinckum Family History

Tinckum 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: Nickum, Wickum, Finchum, Tickle, Minkus, Beckum, Tincher, Vinokur

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Where is the Tinckum family from?

You can see how Tinckum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinckum family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tinckum families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Tinckum family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinckum's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Tinckum families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinckum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Tinckum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinckum 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Tinckum. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tinckum. For the veterans among your Tinckum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinckum lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tinckum

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