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Tilts Family History

Tilts 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: Kilts, Eilts, Wilts, Stilts, Dilts, Hilts, Miles, Giles, Toles, Vilas

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Where is the Tilts family from?

You can see how Tilts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilts family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tilts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tilts family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Tilts's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tilts families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilts 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 185 census records available for the last name Tilts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilts 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Tilts. 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 10 military records available for the last name Tilts. For the veterans among your Tilts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilts lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Tilts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Tilts in 1972 was 68, and 73 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilts 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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