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Tilfer Family History

Tilfer 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: Tiller, Telfer, Miller, Toller, Kiefer, Tuller, Tipper, Biller

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Where is the Tilfer family from?

You can see how Tilfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilfer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tilfer families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Tilfer family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tilfer's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tilfer families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 251 census records available for the last name Tilfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilfer 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Tilfer. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tilfer. For the veterans among your Tilfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilfer lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2000, in the United States, Tilfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tilfer in 1985 was 42, and 45 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilfer 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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