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Tinnefeld Family History

Tinnefeld 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, Binsfeld, Winterfeld, Sonnenfeld, Bielefeld, Huenefeld

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Where is the Tinnefeld family from?

You can see how Tinnefeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinnefeld family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tinnefeld family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tinnefeld's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Tinnefeld families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinnefeld surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tinnefeld ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tinnefeld ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Tinnefeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinnefeld 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Tinnefeld. 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 74 military records available for the last name Tinnefeld. For the veterans among your Tinnefeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinnefeld lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1999, in the United States, Tinnefeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tinnefeld in 1978 was 91, and 86 in 1999.

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