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Tillburn Family History

Tillburn 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: Willburn, Kilburn, Tilbury, Wilburn, Milburn, Hilburn, Willborn

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Where is the Tillburn family from?

You can see how Tillburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillburn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tillburn families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Tillburn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tillburn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tillburn 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 59 census records available for the last name Tillburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillburn 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Tillburn. 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 17 military records available for the last name Tillburn. For the veterans among your Tillburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillburn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1975, in the United States, Tillburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Tillburn in 1966 was 73, and 84 in 1975.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tillburn 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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