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Tinseth Family History

Tinseth 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: Finseth, Stenseth, Lindseth, Winsett, Helseth, Seth, Kenneth, Kinsey

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Where is the Tinseth family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tinseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tinseth. 100% of Tinseth 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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 140 census records available for the last name Tinseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinseth 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Tinseth. 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 Tinseth. For the veterans among your Tinseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinseth lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Tinseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tinseth in 1971 was 76, and 93 in 2003.

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