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Tyndal Family History

Tyndal Surname Meaning

see Tindall.

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


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Where is the Tyndal family from?

You can see how Tyndal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tyndal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tyndal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Tyndal families living in Cumberland. This was about 65% of all the recorded Tyndal's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Tyndal families in 1891.
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What did your Tyndal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tyndal. 25% of Tyndal men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tyndal women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tyndal were Chauffeur and Maid.

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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
    25%
  • Farming
    21%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Chauffeur
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tyndal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tyndal 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Tyndal. 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 333 military records available for the last name Tyndal. For the veterans among your Tyndal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tyndal lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tyndal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tyndal in 1952 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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