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Tinlan Family History

Tinlan 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: Tinlin, Finlan, Kinman, Titman, Dinan, Millan, Quinlan, Milan, Inman

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Where is the Tinlan family from?

You can see how Tinlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinlan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Tinlan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Tinlan families living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinlan's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Tinlan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinlan 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 63 census records available for the last name Tinlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinlan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tinlan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Tinlan. For the veterans among your Tinlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinlan lifespan?

Average Tinlan life expectancy in 1965 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinlan 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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