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Tinkham Family History

Tinkham Surname Meaning

English (Devon): probably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Tinkham family from?

You can see how Tinkham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinkham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tinkham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Tinkham families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tinkham's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Tinkham families in 1911.
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What did your Tinkham ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tinkham. 100% of Tinkham men worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Tinkham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinkham 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Tinkham. 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 Tinkham. For the veterans among your Tinkham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinkham lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Tinkham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tinkham in 1944 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinkham 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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