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Tilgman Family History

Tilgman 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: Tilghman, Tilman, Tillman, Titman, Billman, Ingman, Pillman, Hillman

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Where is the Tilgman family from?

You can see how Tilgman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilgman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tilgman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Tilgman families living in Maryland. This was about 37% of all the recorded Tilgman's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Tilgman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilgman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tilgman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tilgman. 100% of Tilgman men worked as a New Worker.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Tilgman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Tilgman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilgman 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Tilgman. 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 41 military records available for the last name Tilgman. For the veterans among your Tilgman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilgman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Tilgman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tilgman in 1968 was 42, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilgman 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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