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Tilforth Family History

Tilforth Surname Meaning

see Telfer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Tilforth family from?

You can see how Tilforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilforth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tilforth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Tilforth families living in Derbyshire. This was about 65% of all the recorded Tilforth's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Tilforth families in 1891.
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What did your Tilforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tilforth. 60% of Tilforth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Apartment House Keeper
    40%

What Tilforth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Tilforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilforth 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Tilforth. 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 15 military records available for the last name Tilforth. For the veterans among your Tilforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilforth lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Tilforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Tilforth in 1971 was 93, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilforth 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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