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Tinloy Family History

Tinloy 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: Tinley, Tingley, Tilly, Tino, Tilley, Tenley, Finley, Tinsley, Titley

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Where is the Tinloy family from?

You can see how Tinloy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinloy family name was found in Scotland between 1861 and 1871. The most Tinloy families were found in and Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Tinloy families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinloy's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Tinloy families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinloy 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 33 census records available for the last name Tinloy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinloy 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tinloy. 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 80 military records available for the last name Tinloy. For the veterans among your Tinloy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinloy lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Tinloy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tinloy in 1971 was 80, and 59 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinloy 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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