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Tinel Family History

Tinel 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: Tine, Tineo, Tiner, Pinel, Tines, Tindel, Tinnel, Kiel, Winkel, Tafel

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Where is the Tinel family from?

You can see how Tinel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinel family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tinel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 2 Tinel families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinel's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Tinel families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Tinel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinel 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Tinel. 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 180 military records available for the last name Tinel. For the veterans among your Tinel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinel lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Tinel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Tinel in 1967 was 49, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinel 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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