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Tilburg Family History

Tilburg 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: Tilbury, Kilburg, Walburg, Silberg, Limburg, Milberg, Kilburn

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Where is the Tilburg family from?

You can see how Tilburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilburg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Tilburg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Tilburg families living in London. This was about 62% of all the recorded Tilburg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tilburg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilburg 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 Tilburg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tilburg. 35% of Tilburg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Tilburg women worked as a Maid.

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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
    35%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Tilburg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Tilburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilburg 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Tilburg. 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 590 military records available for the last name Tilburg. For the veterans among your Tilburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilburg lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tilburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Tilburg in 1965 was 55, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tilburg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilburg 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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