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Tinkelpaugh Family History

Tinkelpaugh 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: Tinklepaugh, Peckenpaugh, Kelbaugh, Winkelbauer, Linebaugh

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Where is the Tinkelpaugh family from?

You can see how Tinkelpaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinkelpaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tinkelpaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 28 Tinkelpaugh families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Tinkelpaugh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tinkelpaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinkelpaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tinkelpaugh ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Tinkelpaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinkelpaugh 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Tinkelpaugh. 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 31 military records available for the last name Tinkelpaugh. For the veterans among your Tinkelpaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinkelpaugh lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1983, in the United States, Tinkelpaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tinkelpaugh in 1968 was 86, and 93 in 1983.

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