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Tinko Family History

Tinko 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: Tino, Trinko, Sinko, Minko, Timko, Tineo, Linko, Zink, Pinto, Pino

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Where is the Tinko family from?

You can see how Tinko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinko family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Tinko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Tinko family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinko's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Tinko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tinko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tinko. 30% of Tinko men worked as a Miner.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Miner
    30%
  • Labor
    30%
  • Inspector
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Tinko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 348 census records available for the last name Tinko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinko 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Tinko. 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 97 military records available for the last name Tinko. For the veterans among your Tinko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Tinko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tinko in 1962 was 83, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tinko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinko 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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