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Tinkman Family History

Tinkman 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: Tinsman, Kinman, Titman, Dickman, Aikman, Hickman, Inman, Ingman

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Where is the Tinkman family from?

You can see how Tinkman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinkman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Tinkman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tinkman family living in Vermont. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinkman's in USA. Vermont had the highest population of Tinkman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinkman 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 40 census records available for the last name Tinkman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinkman 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Tinkman. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tinkman. For the veterans among your Tinkman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinkman lifespan?

Average Tinkman life expectancy in 1997 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinkman 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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