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Tinna Family History

Tinna 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: Linna, Pinna, Zinna, Kinna, Hanna, Penna, Kinn, Linn, Pinn, Senna

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Where is the Tinna family from?

You can see how Tinna families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinna family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tinna families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Tinna families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinna's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tinna families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinna 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 350 census records available for the last name Tinna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinna 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Tinna. 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 27 military records available for the last name Tinna. For the veterans among your Tinna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinna lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Tinna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Tinna in 1972 was 79, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinna 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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