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Tillapaugh Family History

Tillapaugh 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, Tinklepaugh, Dillabough, Hollabaugh, Killough, Clabaugh

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Where is the Tillapaugh family from?

You can see how Tillapaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillapaugh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Tillapaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Tillapaugh family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Tillapaugh's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tillapaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tillapaugh 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 Tillapaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tillapaugh. 47% of Tillapaugh men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Tillapaugh women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tillapaugh were Machine Operator and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    16%
  • Machine Operator
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    45%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Tillapaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tillapaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillapaugh 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Tillapaugh. 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 177 military records available for the last name Tillapaugh. For the veterans among your Tillapaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillapaugh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tillapaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Tillapaugh in 1964 was 74, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tillapaugh 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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