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Tinkler Family History

Tinkler Surname Meaning

English (northern) and Scottish: variant of Tinker. Probably an altered form of German Dinkler.

It is a metonymic occupational name for a grain farmer or grain merchant.

This name derives from an agent derivative of Middle High German dinkel ‘spelt’ (a variety of wheat).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tinkler family from?

You can see how Tinkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinkler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tinkler families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 363 Tinkler families living in Durham. This was about 29% of all the recorded Tinkler's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Tinkler families in 1891.
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What did your Tinkler 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 Tinkler. 17% of Tinkler men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Tinkler women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tinkler were Dairy Farmer 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
    17%
  • Farm Labourer
    6%
  • Farmer
    5%
  • Dairy Farmer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Tinkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinkler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tinkler. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Tinkler. For the veterans among your Tinkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinkler lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tinkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tinkler in 1959 was 63, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinkler 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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