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Tinkshell Family History

Tinkshell 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: Rishell, Winchell, Tinnell, Minshall, Fishell, Tindell, Tisdell

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Where is the Tinkshell family from?

You can see how Tinkshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinkshell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tinkshell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Tinkshell families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinkshell's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Tinkshell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinkshell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tinkshell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Tinkshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinkshell 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tinkshell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tinkshell. For the veterans among your Tinkshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinkshell lifespan?

Between 1951 and 1998, in the United States, Tinkshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tinkshell in 1951 was 27, and 88 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinkshell 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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