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Tinnell Name Meaning

English: altered form of Tennell .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Quinnell, Fennell, Bonnell, Tunnell, Tennell, Tindell, Tinnel

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Where is the Tinnell family from?

You can see how Tinnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinnell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tinnell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Tinnell families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Tinnell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tinnell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinnell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tinnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tinnell. 25% of Tinnell men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Tinnell women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tinnell were Farm Laborer and Seamstress. .

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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%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tinnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinnell 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Tinnell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 521 military records available for the last name Tinnell. For the veterans among your Tinnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinnell lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tinnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tinnell in 1959 was 25, and 69 in 2004.

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