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Tinnin Family History

Tinnin Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Tinning from Ó Teimhneáin see Tynan.

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


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Where is the Tinnin family from?

You can see how Tinnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinnin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tinnin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Tinnin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinnin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tinnin families in 1911.
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What did your Tinnin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tinnin. 28% of Tinnin men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Tinnin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tinnin were Labor and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    4%
  • Labor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Laundress
    13%
  • Stenographer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Tinnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinnin 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 289 immigration records available for the last name Tinnin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tinnin. For the veterans among your Tinnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinnin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tinnin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tinnin in 1952 was 23, and 77 in 2004.

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