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Tinlin Family History

Tinlin Surname Meaning

Scottish (Roxburghshire) and English (Northumberland): unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tinlin family from?

You can see how Tinlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tinlin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Tinlin families living in Northumberland. This was about 66% of all the recorded Tinlin's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Tinlin families in 1891.
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What did your Tinlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tinlin. 84% of Tinlin 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
    84%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    9%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tinlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinlin 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Tinlin. 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 265 military records available for the last name Tinlin. For the veterans among your Tinlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinlin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tinlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tinlin in 1963 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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