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Tinell Family History

Tinell Name 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: Tinnell, Tiell, Tindell, Tunell, Pinell, Knell, Tell, Tindall, Truell

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Where is the Tinell family from?

You can see how Tinell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tinell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Tinell families living in Alabama. This was about 17% of all the recorded Tinell's in USA. Alabama and 4 other states had the highest population of Tinell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tinell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tinell. 37% of Tinell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tinell women worked as a Salesgirl. .

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farm
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%
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What Tinell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 693 census records available for the last name Tinell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinell 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Tinell. 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 62 military records available for the last name Tinell. For the veterans among your Tinell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Tinell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Tinell in 1966 was 82, and 84 in 2004.

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