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Tilken Family History

Tilken 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: Tilden, Tilkens, Wilken, Tieken, Timken, Millen, Hillen, Tilley

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Where is the Tilken family from?

You can see how Tilken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilken family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tilken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Tilken families living in Illinois. This was about 88% of all the recorded Tilken's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Tilken families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilken 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 139 census records available for the last name Tilken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilken 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Tilken. 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 11 military records available for the last name Tilken. For the veterans among your Tilken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilken lifespan?

Average Tilken life expectancy in 1969 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilken 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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