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Tilison Family History

Tilison 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: Tilson, Tillson, Tillison, Allison, Tilton, Lison, Wilson, Tison

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Where is the Tilison family from?

You can see how Tilison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilison family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Tilison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tilison family living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tilison's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Tilison families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilison 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 228 census records available for the last name Tilison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilison 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Tilison. 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 24 military records available for the last name Tilison. For the veterans among your Tilison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilison lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Tilison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tilison in 1972 was 82, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilison 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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