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Tynn Family History

Tynn 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: Tann, Lynn, Tenn, Tyne, Wynn, Tynan, Tonn, Rynn, Pynn, Tong

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Where is the Tynn family from?

You can see how Tynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tynn family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tynn families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Tynn families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Tynn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tynn families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tynn 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 Tynn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tynn. 100% of Tynn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 382 census records available for the last name Tynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tynn 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Tynn. 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 19 military records available for the last name Tynn. For the veterans among your Tynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tynn lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tynn 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tynn

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