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Tindsay Family History

Tindsay 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: Lindsay, Lindsey, Tindal, Findlay, Lindley, Tingley, Windham, Monday

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Where is the Tindsay family from?

You can see how Tindsay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tindsay family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tindsay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Tindsay family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tindsay's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Tindsay families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Tindsay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tindsay 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tindsay. 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 9 military records available for the last name Tindsay. For the veterans among your Tindsay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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