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Tinkley Family History

Tinkley Surname Meaning

see Tingley.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Tinkley family from?

You can see how Tinkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinkley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tinkley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Tinkley families living in London. This was about 70% of all the recorded Tinkley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tinkley families in 1891.
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What did your Tinkley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tinkley. 100% of Tinkley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tinkley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tinkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinkley 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Tinkley. 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 76 military records available for the last name Tinkley. For the veterans among your Tinkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinkley lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tinkley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tinkley in 1964 was 82, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tinkley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinkley 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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