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Tinton Family History

Tinton Surname Meaning

From High and Low Toynton (Lincs) recorded as Tedintone in 1086 and Tynton in 1250. The place-name probably derives from the Old English personal name Tēoda + Old English connective -ing- + tūn ‘farmstead estate’.

Some additional early bearers may be found at Toynton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Tinton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tinton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Tinton families living in Essex. This was about 83% of all the recorded Tinton's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Tinton families in 1891.
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What did your Tinton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Dock Labourer Hw and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tinton. 50% of Tinton men worked as a General Dock Labourer Hw and 100% of Tinton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Dock Labourer Hw
    50%
  • Head Carter (farm
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 116 military records available for the last name Tinton. For the veterans among your Tinton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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