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Tilfor Family History

Tilfor 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: Tilford, Milford, Telford, Tiller, Wilford, Telfer, Tibor, Tilton

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Where is the Tilfor family from?

You can see how Tilfor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilfor family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Tilfor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tilfor family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Tilfor's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Tilfor families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Tilfor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilfor 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Tilfor. 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 2 military records available for the last name Tilfor. For the veterans among your Tilfor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilfor lifespan?

Average Tilfor life expectancy in 1988 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilfor 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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