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Tinnerman Family History

Tinnerman 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: Kinderman, Timmerman, Ingerman, Bannerman, Kinneman, Gonnerman

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Where is the Tinnerman family from?

You can see how Tinnerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinnerman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tinnerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Tinnerman families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tinnerman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tinnerman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinnerman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tinnerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tinnerman. 43% of Tinnerman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Tinnerman women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tinnerman were Iron Worker and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Iron Worker
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Laber
    34%
  • Housework
    34%

What Tinnerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 791 census records available for the last name Tinnerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinnerman 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Tinnerman. 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 118 military records available for the last name Tinnerman. For the veterans among your Tinnerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinnerman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Tinnerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tinnerman in 1962 was 67, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tinnerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinnerman 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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