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Tilkin Family History

Tilkin 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: Wilkin, Filkins, Mirkin, Timlin, Elkin, Gilpin, Belkin, Malkin, Itkin

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Where is the Tilkin family from?

You can see how Tilkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Tilkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Tilkin families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Tilkin's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Tilkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilkin 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 Tilkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tilkin. 60% of Tilkin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Tilkin women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Musician
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Tilkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 436 census records available for the last name Tilkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilkin 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Tilkin. 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 67 military records available for the last name Tilkin. For the veterans among your Tilkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilkin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tilkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tilkin in 1965 was 73, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilkin 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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