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Tynsdale Family History

Tynsdale 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: Lonsdale, Dinsdale, Teesdale, Hinsdale, Twisdale, Teasdale, Tisdale

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Where is the Tynsdale family from?

You can see how Tynsdale families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tynsdale family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Tynsdale families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Tynsdale families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tynsdale's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tynsdale families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tynsdale surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Tynsdale. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tynsdale 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tynsdale. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tynsdale. For the veterans among your Tynsdale ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tynsdale lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1997, in the United States, Tynsdale life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tynsdale in 1991 was 61, and 67 in 1997.

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