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Tynell Family History

Tynell 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: Tyrell, Tunell, Knell, Tell, Yell, Tyrrell, Truell, Tinnell, Nell

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Where is the Tynell family from?

You can see how Tynell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tynell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tynell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Tynell families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Tynell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tynell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tynell 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 Tynell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tynell. 92% of Tynell 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Domestic Servant
    9%

What Tynell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tynell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tynell 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 432 immigration records available for the last name Tynell. 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 173 military records available for the last name Tynell. For the veterans among your Tynell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tynell lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Tynell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tynell in 1981 was 81, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tynell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tynell 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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