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Tingston Family History

Tingston 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: Kingston, Hingston, Winston, Kington, Langston, Pinkston, Hingson

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Where is the Tingston family from?

You can see how Tingston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tingston family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tingston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Tingston families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tingston's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tingston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tingston 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 34 census records available for the last name Tingston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tingston 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tingston. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tingston. For the veterans among your Tingston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tingston lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1992, in the United States, Tingston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tingston in 1977 was 86, and 76 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tingston 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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