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Tynning Family History

Tynning 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: Henning, Kanning, Penning, Ronning, Manning, Kenning, Twining

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Where is the Tynning family from?

You can see how Tynning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tynning family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tynning families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1920 there were 2 Tynning families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Tynning's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Tynning families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tynning surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Tynning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Tynning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tynning 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Tynning. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tynning. For the veterans among your Tynning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tynning lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tynning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tynning in 1966 was 84, and 88 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tynning 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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