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Tinnington Family History

Tinnington 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: Pennington, Bennington, Kennington, Cunnington, Dennington

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Where is the Tinnington family from?

You can see how Tinnington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinnington family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Tinnington families living in Surrey. This was about 64% of all the recorded Tinnington's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Tinnington families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Tinnington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinnington 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tinnington. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tinnington. For the veterans among your Tinnington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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