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Tildan Family History

Tildan 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: Tilden, Tilman, Titman, Dilday, Millan, Milan, Timian, Milian, Wilden

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Where is the Tildan family from?

You can see how Tildan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tildan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tildan families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Tildan's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Tildan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tildan 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 67 census records available for the last name Tildan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tildan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Tildan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Tildan. For the veterans among your Tildan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tildan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tildan 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tildan

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