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Tinslay Family History

Tinslay Surname Meaning

see Tinsley.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tinslay family from?

You can see how Tinslay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinslay family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tinslay families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Tinslay families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Tinslay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tinslay families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinslay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tinslay ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tinslay. 100% of Tinslay 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tinslay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 701 census records available for the last name Tinslay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinslay 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Tinslay. 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 32 military records available for the last name Tinslay. For the veterans among your Tinslay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinslay lifespan?

Average Tinslay life expectancy in 1998 was 38 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinslay 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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