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Tilmes Family History

Tilmes 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: Tilles, Hilmes, Wilmes, Times, Miles, Giles, Toles, Holmes, Wiles

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Where is the Tilmes family from?

You can see how Tilmes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilmes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Tilmes families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tilmes's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Tilmes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilmes 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 76 census records available for the last name Tilmes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilmes 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Tilmes. 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 25 military records available for the last name Tilmes. For the veterans among your Tilmes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilmes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tilmes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Tilmes in 1964 was 81, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilmes 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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