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Tilch Family History

Tilch 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: Pilch, Zilch, Milch, Tisch, Tinch, Wilch, Rich, Balch, Milich, Winch

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Where is the Tilch family from?

You can see how Tilch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Tilch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Tilch families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Tilch's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Tilch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilch 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 Tilch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tilch. 56% of Tilch men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Tilch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tilch were Farm Laborer and Laundress.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%

What Tilch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 717 census records available for the last name Tilch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilch 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Tilch. 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 173 military records available for the last name Tilch. For the veterans among your Tilch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilch lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Tilch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Tilch in 1948 was 66, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilch 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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