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Tinskey Family History

Tinskey 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: Tinsley, Linskey, Tinkey, Tingley, Insley, Kinsey, Hiskey, Kinsley

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Where is the Tinskey family from?

You can see how Tinskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinskey family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tinskey families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tinskey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Tinskey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tinskey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Tinskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinskey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Tinskey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Tinskey. For the veterans among your Tinskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinskey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Tinskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tinskey in 1969 was 81, and 85 in 2003.

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