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Tynsley Family History

Tynsley Name 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: Tinsley, Tansley, Tingley, Wansley, Insley, Hensley, Ansley, Hansley

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Where is the Tynsley family from?

You can see how Tynsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tynsley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Tynsley families living in Virginia. This was about 91% of all the recorded Tynsley's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Tynsley families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tynsley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Tynsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tynsley 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tynsley. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tynsley. For the veterans among your Tynsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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