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Tilkey Family History

Tilkey 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: Tilley, Pilkey, Gilkey, Wilkey, Milkey, Tiley, Tinkey, Silkey, Pilley

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Where is the Tilkey family from?

You can see how Tilkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tilkey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tilkey families living in Georgia. This was about 60% of all the recorded Tilkey's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Tilkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilkey 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 120 census records available for the last name Tilkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilkey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Tilkey. 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 34 military records available for the last name Tilkey. For the veterans among your Tilkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilkey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Tilkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Tilkey in 1963 was 76, and 44 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilkey 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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