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Tiney Family History

Tiney Surname Meaning

unexplained.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tiney family from?

You can see how Tiney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tiney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tiney families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Tiney families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Tiney's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Tiney families in 1891.
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What did your Tiney ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tiney. 43% of Tiney men worked as a General Labourer and 90% of Tiney women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tiney were Wagon Repairer Blast Furnace Dept Iron steel Works Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    43%
  • Electrician (wireman)
    29%
  • Wagon Repairer Blast Furnace Dept Iron steel Works Heavy Worker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Prop Of Boarding Hous
    6%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%

What Tiney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tiney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tiney 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Tiney. 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 376 military records available for the last name Tiney. For the veterans among your Tiney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tiney lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Tiney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Tiney in 1970 was 78, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tiney 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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