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Tinsey Family History

Tinsey Surname Meaning

Probably a variant of Tinsley with loss of -l-.

Compare John Tinsey 1776 and John Tinsley 1788 in IGI.

(Widford Herts).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Tinsey family from?

You can see how Tinsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tinsey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Tinsey families living in Hampshire. This was about 17% of all the recorded Tinsey's in United Kingdom. Hampshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Tinsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinsey 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 Tinsey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tinsey. 100% of Tinsey men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 100% of Tinsey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tinsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinsey 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Tinsey. 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 Tinsey. For the veterans among your Tinsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinsey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Tinsey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tinsey in 1965 was 56, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinsey 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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