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Tilsby Family History

Tilsby 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: Silsby, Tilly, Wilby, Tilley, Kilby, Risby, Milby, Lisby, Filby

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Where is the Tilsby family from?

You can see how Tilsby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilsby family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Tilsby family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tilsby's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Tilsby families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Tilsby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilsby 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Tilsby. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tilsby. For the veterans among your Tilsby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilsby lifespan?

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