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Tinther Family History

Tinther 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: Tincher, Winther, Ginther, Winter, Minter, Pinter, Tintle, Tinkler

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Where is the Tinther family from?

You can see how Tinther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinther family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tinther families living in Indiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tinther's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Tinther families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinther 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 Tinther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinther 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 Tinther. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tinther. For the veterans among your Tinther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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