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Tilsen Family History

Tilsen 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: Tilden, Nilsen, Tilson, Olsen, Eisen, Elsen, Millen, Hillen, Tilley

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Where is the Tilsen family from?

You can see how Tilsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilsen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tilsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Tilsen families living in West Virginia. This was about 45% of all the recorded Tilsen's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Tilsen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilsen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tilsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Household Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tilsen. 100% of Tilsen women worked as an Unpaid Household Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Household Duties
    100%

What Tilsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Tilsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilsen 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 Tilsen. 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 69 military records available for the last name Tilsen. For the veterans among your Tilsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilsen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Tilsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tilsen in 1963 was 73, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tilsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilsen 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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