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Tincher Name Meaning

Altered form of German Tüncher a spelling probably influenced by a dialect pronunciation of the surname which is an occupational name for a whitewasher or painter Middle High German tüncher.

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


Similar surnames: Tinkler, Pitcher, Tingler, Eicher, Tinder, Fancher, Kircher, Tischler

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Where is the Tincher family from?

You can see how Tincher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tincher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tincher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Tincher family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Tincher's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Tincher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tincher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tincher ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Tincher. 100% of Tincher men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Tincher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tincher 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Tincher. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Tincher. For the veterans among your Tincher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tincher lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Tincher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tincher in 1947 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

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