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Tinstman Family History

Tinstman 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: Tinsman, Titman, Kunstman, Kinsman, Tishman, Dunstan, Notman, Kinman

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Where is the Tinstman family from?

You can see how Tinstman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinstman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tinstman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Tinstman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 62% of all the recorded Tinstman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tinstman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinstman 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 Tinstman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tinstman. 67% of Tinstman men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Tinstman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tinstman were Operator and Cook.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Operator
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • House Work
    34%
  • Cook
    34%

What Tinstman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 604 census records available for the last name Tinstman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinstman 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Tinstman. 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 Tinstman. For the veterans among your Tinstman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinstman lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Tinstman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tinstman in 1954 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tinstman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinstman 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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