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Tinklin Family History

Tinklin Surname Meaning

Unexplained. The possibility that it is an altered form of Timlin is suggested by the occurrence of Denyse Timlin 1546 in IGI (Evercreech Somerset) along with the 1705 early bearer below.

However, the evidence is too thin to form a reliable judgement.

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


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Where is the Tinklin family from?

You can see how Tinklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinklin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tinklin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Tinklin families living in Somerset. This was about 62% of all the recorded Tinklin's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Tinklin families in 1891.
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What did your Tinklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Official and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tinklin. 25% of Tinklin men worked as an Insurance Official and 80% of Tinklin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tinklin were Hardwood Joiner Retired and Incapacitated.

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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 1939

  • Insurance Official
    25%
  • Insurance Clerk
    25%
  • Contractors Labourer
    25%
  • Hardwood Joiner Retired
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Tailoress
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

What Tinklin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tinklin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinklin 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Tinklin. 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 108 military records available for the last name Tinklin. For the veterans among your Tinklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinklin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tinklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Tinklin in 1963 was 82, and 83 in 2004.

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