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Tinen Family History

Tinen 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: Tine, Linen, Tingen, Tineo, Tiner, Tines, Tien, Wien, Kinn, Bien

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Where is the Tinen family from?

You can see how Tinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tinen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Tinen family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tinen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Tinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinen 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Tinen. 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 196 military records available for the last name Tinen. For the veterans among your Tinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Tinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Tinen in 1962 was 73, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinen 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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