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Tinsle Family History

Tinsle 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: Tintle, Tinsley, Tingle, Tinkle, Tindle, Tingley, Ingle, Dingle

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Where is the Tinsle family from?

You can see how Tinsle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinsle family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tinsle families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Tinsle family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinsle's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Tinsle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinsle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Tinsle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinsle 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Tinsle. 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 12 military records available for the last name Tinsle. For the veterans among your Tinsle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinsle lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Tinsle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tinsle in 1973 was 55, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinsle 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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