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Tynch Family History

Tynch 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: Lynch, Tench, Tinch, Winch, Trench, Bench, Finch, Pinch, Tuch, Ranch

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Where is the Tynch family from?

You can see how Tynch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tynch family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tynch families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Tynch family living in Manitoba. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tynch's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Tynch families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tynch 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 Tynch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tynch. 62% of Tynch men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Tynch women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    62%
  • Fisherman
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Tynch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 500 census records available for the last name Tynch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tynch 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Tynch. 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 52 military records available for the last name Tynch. For the veterans among your Tynch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tynch lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Tynch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tynch in 1968 was 72, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tynch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tynch 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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