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Tindor Family History

Tindor 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: Tinder, Lindor, Tindol, Winder, Kinder, Tino, Binder, Linder, Mondor

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Where is the Tindor family from?

You can see how Tindor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tindor family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tindor family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Tindor's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tindor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tindor 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 53 census records available for the last name Tindor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tindor 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Tindor. 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 23 military records available for the last name Tindor. For the veterans among your Tindor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tindor lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Tindor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tindor in 1960 was 46, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tindor 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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