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Tilei Family History

Tilei 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: Tiley, Miles, Giles, Toles, Tilly, Wiles, Tilley, Iley, Tiller, Tice

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Where is the Tilei family from?

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

What Tilei family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3 census records available for the last name Tilei. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilei 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 Tilei. 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 Tilei. For the veterans among your Tilei ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilei lifespan?

Between 1997 and 2004, in the United States, Tilei life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Tilei in 1997 was 73, and 52 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilei 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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