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Tinnley Family History

Tinnley 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: Tingley, Tinsley, Tinney, Tinley, Lindley, Binney, Insley, Townley

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Where is the Tinnley family from?

You can see how Tinnley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinnley family name was found in Scotland between 1891 and 1901. The most Tinnley families were found in and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Tinnley family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinnley's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Tinnley families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Tinnley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinnley 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tinnley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tinnley. For the veterans among your Tinnley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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