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Tinnil Family History

Tinnil 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: Tinnin, Tinnel, Tinnell, Tennis, Tinner, Tinney, Tinti, Tinlin

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Where is the Tinnil family from?

You can see how Tinnil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinnil family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Tinnil family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinnil's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Tinnil families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Tinnil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinnil 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tinnil. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tinnil. For the veterans among your Tinnil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinnil lifespan?

Average Tinnil life expectancy in 1984 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinnil 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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