About Tindley
The surname Tindley is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "tind," meaning "tinder" or "kindling." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or sold kindling or firewood. The name Tindley signifies a person's association with the trade of gathering or selling tinder, and it has been passed down through generations as a hereditary surname.
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