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Tilsey Family History

Tilsey 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: Tilley, Wilsey, Tiley, Pilley, Tilly, Cilley, Willey, Iley, Tiller

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Where is the Tilsey family from?

You can see how Tilsey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilsey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tilsey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Tilsey families living in Cheshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tilsey's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Tilsey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilsey 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 Tilsey ancestors do for a living?

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

What Tilsey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Tilsey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilsey 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Tilsey. 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 35 military records available for the last name Tilsey. For the veterans among your Tilsey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilsey lifespan?

Average Tilsey life expectancy in 1975 was 58 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilsey 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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