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Tilke Family History

Tilke 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: Hilke, Wilke, Milke, Silke, Pike, Pille, Tilly, Wilk, Tickle, Hille

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Where is the Tilke family from?

You can see how Tilke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tilke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 20 Tilke families living in Somerset. This was about 41% of all the recorded Tilke's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Tilke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilke 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 Tilke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Tilke. 100% of Tilke men worked as a General Labourer and 93% of Tilke 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    93%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    8%

What Tilke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 904 census records available for the last name Tilke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilke 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Tilke. 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 172 military records available for the last name Tilke. For the veterans among your Tilke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilke lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Tilke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Tilke in 1978 was 94, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tilke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilke 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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