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Tinkey Family History

Tinkey Surname Meaning

Altered form of Swiss German Dünki unexplained.

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


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Where is the Tinkey family from?

You can see how Tinkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tinkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Tinkey families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tinkey's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tinkey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tinkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tinkey. 33% of Tinkey men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Tinkey women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tinkey were Farm Laborer and Seamstress.

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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
    33%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Foreman
    4%
  • Farm Laborer
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • House Wife
    25%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%

What Tinkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tinkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinkey 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Tinkey. 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 722 military records available for the last name Tinkey. For the veterans among your Tinkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinkey lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Tinkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tinkey in 1953 was 53, and 61 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinkey 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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