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Tinklepaugh Family History

Tinklepaugh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Dinkelbach a habitational name from a place so named near Neuwied Rhineland.

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


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Where is the Tinklepaugh family from?

You can see how Tinklepaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinklepaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tinklepaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Tinklepaugh families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinklepaugh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tinklepaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinklepaugh 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 Tinklepaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tinklepaugh. 28% of Tinklepaugh men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tinklepaugh women worked as an Operator.

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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
    28%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Tinklepaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tinklepaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinklepaugh 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 117 immigration records available for the last name Tinklepaugh. 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 688 military records available for the last name Tinklepaugh. For the veterans among your Tinklepaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinklepaugh lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Tinklepaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tinklepaugh in 1944 was 23, and 94 in 2004.

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