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Tinklenberg Family History

Tinklenberg Surname Meaning

Probably of German origin a habitational name from Tecklenburg in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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


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Where is the Tinklenberg family from?

You can see how Tinklenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinklenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Tinklenberg families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tinklenberg's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tinklenberg families in 1920.
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What did your Tinklenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tinklenberg. 44% of Tinklenberg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tinklenberg women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    44%
  • Minister
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Tinklenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Tinklenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinklenberg 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Tinklenberg. 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 60 military records available for the last name Tinklenberg. For the veterans among your Tinklenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinklenberg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tinklenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tinklenberg in 1965 was 75, and 41 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tinklenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tinklenberg 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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