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Tilen Family History

Tilen Surname 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: Tilden, Kilen, Tolen, Tien, Tiley, Wilen, Miles, Allen, Giles, Nolen

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Where is the Tilen family from?

You can see how Tilen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tilen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tilen family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Tilen's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Tilen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 123 census records available for the last name Tilen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilen 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Tilen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Tilen. For the veterans among your Tilen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilen lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Tilen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Tilen in 1988 was 75, and 80 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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