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Tina Family History

Tina Name Meaning

Italian: from the personal name Tina a short form as Agostina (feminine form of Agostino ) or from the word tina ‘vat’ used as a nickname for a maker or seller.

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


Similar surnames: Tino, Mina, Bina, Tine, Pina, Vina, Lina, Tena, Fina, Cina

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Where is the Tina family from?

You can see how Tina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tina family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Tina families living in Kansas. This was about 45% of all the recorded Tina's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Tina families in 1880.
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What did your Tina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tina. 43% of Tina men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Tina women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tina were Machine Operator and Housework. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Silversmith
    29%
  • Machine Operator
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Housework
    29%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tina 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 380 immigration records available for the last name Tina. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 96 military records available for the last name Tina. For the veterans among your Tina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tina lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Tina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tina in 1959 was 62, and 87 in 2004.

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