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Tindell Family History

Tindell Surname Meaning

English (mainly Durham and Yorkshire): variant of Tindall.

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


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Where is the Tindell family from?

You can see how Tindell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tindell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tindell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Tindell families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Tindell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tindell families in 1911.
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What did your Tindell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tindell. 25% of Tindell men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Tindell women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tindell were Farm Laborer and Farmer.

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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
    25%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Farmer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Tindell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tindell 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 578 immigration records available for the last name Tindell. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Tindell. For the veterans among your Tindell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tindell lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Tindell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tindell in 1950 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tindell 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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