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Tinsom Family History

Tinsom 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: Tinson, Tino, Pinson, Kinson, Tiso, Winsor, Tison, Ransom, Tineo

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Where is the Tinsom family from?

You can see how Tinsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinsom family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Tinsom families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinsom's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Tinsom families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Tinsom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinsom 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tinsom. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tinsom. For the veterans among your Tinsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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