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Tinsely Family History

Tinsely 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: Kinsey, Tinnell, Tansey, Tinsley, Sinsel, Kinsel, Tinney, Wisely

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Where is the Tinsely family from?

You can see how Tinsely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinsely family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tinsely families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tinsely's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Tinsely families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinsely 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 Tinsely ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tinsely. 100% of Tinsely men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Tinsely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Tinsely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinsely 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tinsely. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tinsely. For the veterans among your Tinsely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinsely lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Tinsely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Tinsely in 1981 was 75, and 45 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tinsely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinsely 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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