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Tinston Family History

Tinston 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: Winston, Tinson, Linton, Hinton, Kingston, Winton, Benston, Hingston

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Where is the Tinston family from?

You can see how Tinston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tinston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tinston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Tinston families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Tinston's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Tinston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tinston surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tinston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Boot Repairer Pressma and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tinston. 100% of Tinston men worked as a Boot Repairer Pressma and 100% of Tinston women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Boot Repairer Pressma
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Tinston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Tinston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tinston 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Tinston. 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 38 military records available for the last name Tinston. For the veterans among your Tinston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tinston lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Tinston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tinston in 1973 was 24, and 77 in 2003.

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