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Tinesley Family History

Tinesley 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: Tinsley, Hinesley, Tingley, Insley, Kinsley, Kingsley, Tansley

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Where is the Tinesley family from?

You can see how Tinesley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinesley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tinesley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tinesley family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinesley's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Tinesley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinesley 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 70 census records available for the last name Tinesley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinesley 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 Tinesley. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tinesley. For the veterans among your Tinesley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinesley lifespan?

Average Tinesley life expectancy in 1973 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinesley 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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