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Tinkell Family History

Tinkell 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: Tinnell, Tindell, Winkel, Tindall, Lindell, Gingell, Finkel, Kindell

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Where is the Tinkell family from?

You can see how Tinkell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinkell family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Tinkell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinkell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tinkell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinkell 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 44 census records available for the last name Tinkell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinkell 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tinkell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tinkell. For the veterans among your Tinkell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinkell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinkell 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tinkell

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