This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Tinnan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Tinnan Family History

Tinnan 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: Kinnan, Tivnan, Tinnon, Tinnin, Finnan, Kinman, Titman, Mannan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Tinnan family from?

You can see how Tinnan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinnan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tinnan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 6 Tinnan families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinnan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Tinnan families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinnan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Tinnan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 261 census records available for the last name Tinnan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinnan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Tinnan

Passenger Lists

There are 44 immigration records available for the last name Tinnan. 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.

View all Tinnan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Tinnan. For the veterans among your Tinnan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Tinnan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Tinnan family history

Discover More

What is the average Tinnan lifespan?

Average Tinnan life expectancy in 1988 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tinnan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinnan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tinnan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial