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Tilchell Family History

Tilchell 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: Winchell, Mitchell, Kitchell, Tichnell, Michell, Gitchell, Twichell

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Where is the Tilchell family from?

You can see how Tilchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilchell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tilchell family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Tilchell's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Tilchell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilchell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 2 census records available for the last name Tilchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilchell 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tilchell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Tilchell. For the veterans among your Tilchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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