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Tinkersley Family History

Tinkersley 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: Tankersley, Eckersley, Tinsley, Hinesley, Tanksley, Dunkerley

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Where is the Tinkersley family from?

You can see how Tinkersley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinkersley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tinkersley family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinkersley's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Tinkersley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinkersley 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 33 census records available for the last name Tinkersley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinkersley 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tinkersley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tinkersley. For the veterans among your Tinkersley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinkersley lifespan?

Average Tinkersley life expectancy in 1992 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinkersley 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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