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Tifton Family History

Tifton 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: Tipton, Lifton, Tilton, Hilton, Linton, Hinton, Wilton, Winton

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Where is the Tifton family from?

You can see how Tifton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tifton family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tifton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tifton family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Tifton's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Tifton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tifton 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 Tifton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cloth Room were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tifton. 29% of Tifton men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Tifton women worked as a Cloth Room. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tifton were School and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • School
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cloth Room
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Tifton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 860 census records available for the last name Tifton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tifton 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Tifton. 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 133 military records available for the last name Tifton. For the veterans among your Tifton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tifton lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1972, in the United States, Tifton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Tifton in 1971 was 79, and 71 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tifton 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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