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Tillford Family History

Tillford 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: Tilford, Willford, Milford, Telford, Wilford, Williford, Talford

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Where is the Tillford family from?

You can see how Tillford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tillford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tillford families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Tillford family living in Buckinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tillford's in United Kingdom. Buckinghamshire had the highest population of Tillford families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tillford 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 Tillford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Tillford. 100% of Tillford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Tillford family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 548 census records available for the last name Tillford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tillford 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Tillford. 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 87 military records available for the last name Tillford. For the veterans among your Tillford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tillford lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Tillford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Tillford in 1965 was 74, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tillford 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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