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Tilso Family History

Tilso 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: Tiso, Tilson, Tasso, Tilly, Tiano, Tino, Hils, Trillo, Tallo, Tito

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Where is the Tilso family from?

You can see how Tilso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilso family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Tilso family living in Iowa. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tilso's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Tilso families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilso 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 15 census records available for the last name Tilso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilso 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Tilso. 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 Tilso. For the veterans among your Tilso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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