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Tilzey Family History

Tilzey Surname Meaning

see Tildesley.

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


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Where is the Tilzey family from?

You can see how Tilzey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilzey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tilzey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Tilzey families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Tilzey's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Tilzey families in 1891.
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What did your Tilzey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tilzey. 86% of Tilzey 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
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    15%

What Tilzey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 727 census records available for the last name Tilzey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilzey 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Tilzey. 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 107 military records available for the last name Tilzey. For the veterans among your Tilzey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilzey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Tilzey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Tilzey in 1964 was 87, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilzey 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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