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Tilmans Family History

Tilmans 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: Tilman, Titman, Timmons, Talman, Kilman, Tolman, Tilkens, Gilman

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Where is the Tilmans family from?

You can see how Tilmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilmans family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tilmans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Tilmans family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tilmans's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tilmans families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Tilmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilmans 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Tilmans. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tilmans. For the veterans among your Tilmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilmans lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Tilmans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Tilmans in 1971 was 66, and 64 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilmans 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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