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Thilo Family History

Thilo 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: Thill, Philo, Child, Hill, Chino, Tino, Hils, Trillo, Hild, Chico

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Where is the Thilo family from?

You can see how Thilo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thilo family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Thilo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Thilo families living in London. This was about 53% of all the recorded Thilo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Thilo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thilo 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 Thilo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thilo. 34% of Thilo men worked as a Manager.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    34%
  • Inspector
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Thilo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 968 census records available for the last name Thilo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thilo 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Thilo. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Thilo. For the veterans among your Thilo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thilo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Thilo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Thilo in 1965 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Thilo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Thilo 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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