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Tinch Family History

Tinch Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Tench.

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


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Where is the Tinch family from?

You can see how Tinch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tinch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Tinch families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Tinch's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tinch families in 1911.
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What did your Tinch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tinch. 35% of Tinch men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Tinch women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tinch were Farm Laborer and House Keeping.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    19%
  • Maid
    15%
  • House Work
    15%
  • House Keeping
    15%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Tinch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinch 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Tinch. 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 882 military records available for the last name Tinch. For the veterans among your Tinch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinch lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Tinch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Tinch in 1953 was 29, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinch 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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