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Tilma Family History

Tilma 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: Tilman, Villa, Titman, Vila, Timm, Tilly, Toma, Zima, Tella, Zilka

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Where is the Tilma family from?

You can see how Tilma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tilma family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tilma families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Tilma families living in Michigan. This was about 54% of all the recorded Tilma's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Tilma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tilma 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 Tilma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tilma. 37% of Tilma men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    28%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Mechanic
    19%

What Tilma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Tilma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tilma 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Tilma. 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 43 military records available for the last name Tilma. For the veterans among your Tilma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tilma lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Tilma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Tilma in 1969 was 66, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tilma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tilma 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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