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Tilloston Family History

Tilloston 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: Williston, Tillotson, Tillson, Tillison, Wollaston, Colloton

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Where is the Tilloston family from?

You can see how Tilloston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilloston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tilloston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Tilloston families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tilloston's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tilloston families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 166 census records available for the last name Tilloston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilloston 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Tilloston. 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 27 military records available for the last name Tilloston. For the veterans among your Tilloston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilloston lifespan?

Average Tilloston life expectancy in 1985 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilloston 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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