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Tinnon Name Meaning

Altered form of Irish Tinnin .

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


Similar surnames: Hannon, Linnen, Linson, Tingen, Tinlin, Tipton, Linton, Tison, Pinon

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Where is the Tinnon family from?

You can see how Tinnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinnon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tinnon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Tinnon families living in Tennessee. This was about 40% of all the recorded Tinnon's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Tinnon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinnon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tinnon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tinnon. 46% of Tinnon men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Tinnon women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tinnon were Printer and 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 1940

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Printer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tinnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinnon 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Tinnon. 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 285 military records available for the last name Tinnon. For the veterans among your Tinnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinnon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Tinnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tinnon in 1962 was 81, and 75 in 2004.

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