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Tillafaugh Family History

Tillafaugh 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: Millspaugh, Dillabough, Hollabaugh, Killough, Villafana, Clabaugh

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Where is the Tillafaugh family from?

You can see how Tillafaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillafaugh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Tillafaugh family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Tillafaugh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Tillafaugh families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Tillafaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillafaugh 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Tillafaugh. 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 1 military records available for the last name Tillafaugh. For the veterans among your Tillafaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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