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Tinsler Family History

Tinsler 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: Tinkler, Tingler, Tinsley, Tisler, Kinsler, Tingley, Tasler, Tessler

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Where is the Tinsler family from?

You can see how Tinsler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinsler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tinsler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Tinsler families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Tinsler's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Tinsler families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinsler 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 Tinsler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tinsler. 50% of Tinsler men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Foreman
    50%

What Tinsler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tinsler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinsler 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Tinsler. 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 101 military records available for the last name Tinsler. For the veterans among your Tinsler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinsler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tinsler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Tinsler in 1960 was 49, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tinsler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinsler 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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