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Tilin Family History

Tilin 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: Timlin, Tolin, Tinlin, Tulin, Melin, Lin, Malin, Tilly, Tarin, Helin

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Where is the Tilin family from?

You can see how Tilin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tilin families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Tilin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tilin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tilin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilin 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 57 census records available for the last name Tilin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilin 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Tilin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Tilin. For the veterans among your Tilin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilin lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Tilin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tilin in 1981 was 86, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilin 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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