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Tichnell Name Meaning

Possibly English: variant of Ticknell a habitational name from Ticknall in Derbyshire so named from Old English ticcen ‘young goats’ + halh ‘nook of land’.

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


Similar surnames: Bicknell, Rishell, Tidwell, Bucknell, Winchell, Tickner, Tunnell

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Where is the Tichnell family from?

You can see how Tichnell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tichnell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tichnell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Tichnell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Tichnell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Tichnell families in 1911.
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What did your Tichnell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tichnell. 27% of Tichnell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tichnell women worked as a Cook. .

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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
    27%
  • Farm Operator
    22%
  • Labor
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 742 census records available for the last name Tichnell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tichnell 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Tichnell. 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 161 military records available for the last name Tichnell. For the veterans among your Tichnell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tichnell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tichnell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Tichnell in 1962 was 70, and 75 in 2004.

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