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Tinin Family History

Tinin 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: Tinlin, Tinnin, Kinn, Linn, Pinn, Dinan, Tarin, Finn, Tann, Tino

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Where is the Tinin family from?

You can see how Tinin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tinin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Tinin families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tinin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tinin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tinin. 34% of Tinin men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Factory Worker
    23%

What Tinin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 583 census records available for the last name Tinin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinin 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Tinin. 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 143 military records available for the last name Tinin. For the veterans among your Tinin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Tinin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tinin in 1949 was 42, and 48 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinin 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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