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Tilstone Family History

Tilstone Surname Meaning

see Tilston.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tilstone family from?

You can see how Tilstone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilstone family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 73 Tilstone families living in Staffordshire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Tilstone's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Tilstone families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilstone 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 Tilstone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tilstone. 28% of Tilstone men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Tilstone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tilstone were Miner Below Ground and Unpaid Domestic D.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    19%
  • General Labourer Brickworks
    19%
  • Miner Below Ground
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic D
    5%

What Tilstone family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tilstone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilstone 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Tilstone. 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 80 military records available for the last name Tilstone. For the veterans among your Tilstone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilstone lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1993, in the United States, Tilstone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tilstone in 1965 was 55, and 77 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilstone 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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