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Tilka Family History

Tilka 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: Zilka, Tylka, Bilka, Villa, Vila, Lipka, Tilly, Wilk, Belka, Silk

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Where is the Tilka family from?

You can see how Tilka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tilka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Tilka families living in Indiana. This was about 42% of all the recorded Tilka's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Tilka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilka 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 Tilka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tilka. 100% of Tilka men worked as a Labor and 100% of Tilka women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Tilka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Tilka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilka 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Tilka. 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 64 military records available for the last name Tilka. For the veterans among your Tilka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilka lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Tilka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Tilka in 1943 was 38, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tilka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilka 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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